Health Care Law Services for Academic Medical Centers

Maynard Nexsen provides robust legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of academic medical centers, offering timely, practical advice on the intricacies of health care law to support  these institutions’ fulfillment of their critical educational, clinical, and research missions.  Our team understands the challenges faced by academic medical centers and offers a suite of services designed to address these needs effectively – from health care legal issues to those involving higher education, technology & life science, non-profit, corporate, tax-exempt organizations, employment, real estate and construction law as well. 

Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships:

In an era of rapid health care sector consolidation, we regularly advise academic medical centers on strategic mergers, acquisitions, and other business combinations. We strive to enable smooth, timely, and compliant transactions and transitions to advance academic medical centers’ business objectives.

Integration and Affiliation Models:

We regularly guide academic medical centers through complex integration and affiliation processes.  These efforts include, among other things, strategic advice for enterprise boards and senior leaders; drafting, review, and negotiation of deal documents; establishment, reorganization, or wind-down of related legal entities, e.g., physician practices and other provider entities; and advice on  enterprise governance and operational structures (for example, governing body organization and makeup, establishment of departments, divisions, and service lines across various specialties and entities, and associated clinical practice and provider compensation  models). 

Clinically Integrated Networks:

Our services extend to the development of clinically integrated networks that allow academic medical centers to maintain independence while leveraging centralized risk-bearing managed-care agreements. This strategic positioning is crucial as health care systems transition towards models emphasizing cost control and clinical quality. 

Supporting Research, Translation and Commercialization:

Academic medical centers are at the forefront of groundbreaking research and innovation, and our experience extends to the complex and dynamic fields of research and life sciences to provide the legal support that is needed. We support academic medical centers in the commercialization of research, assisting with patent procurement, licensing negotiations, regulatory compliance, and forming strategic alliances with industry partners. We also provide advice on strategic alliances with governmental and private partners. From protecting intellectual property rights to navigating federal and state research regulations, we guide institutions through the intricate processes that turn innovative research into marketable therapies, diagnostics, and medical devices. We work with you to ensure that discoveries and technologies are safeguarded while maximizing their commercial potential. 

Medical Education and Training Programs:

Academic medical centers play a vital role in training the next generation of health care professionals. We provide comprehensive legal support for medical education and clinical training programs, including program accreditation, management, and reimbursement strategies, helping to foster a teaching and learning environment where faculty and students can thrive. 

Data Protection, Privacy, and Cybersecurity:

As academic medical centers increasingly rely on electronic health record systems and share clinical and research data, safeguarding these sensitive systems and information is paramount. Our firm provides comprehensive legal guidance on data confidentiality, privacy, AI usage, and security, as well as on the development, acquisition, and management of underlying systems. Whether developing system and data governance and protection strategies or responding to cyber incidents, we help academic medical centers maintain patient trust and institutional integrity in a digital era. 

Compliance and Regulatory Guidance:

Our attorneys routinely advise academic medical centers on new developments and compliance in the rapidly-evolving health care regulatory landscape. We offer comprehensive advice on compliance programs, systems, policies, and procedures, as well as prompt, practical legal support for institutions and individuals responding to regulatory and other legal inquiries, investigations, or enforcement efforts. 

Forward-Thinking Strategies:

Our services are designed to position academic medical centers at the forefront of the industry. We assist in developing population management strategies that align with health care reforms, market trends, and business realities and objectives, supporting institutions in their efforts to both adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

Our approach combines deep industry knowledge with tailored strategies to propel academic medical centers forward. Contact us to discuss how we can support your integration, compliance, acquisition, research, education, or cybersecurity needs in more detail.

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