Our Practice Areas
Welcome to Max Health Law– a firm specializing in providing comprehensive legal solutions for the healthcare sector. With our expertise in hospital and physician law practices, we are dedicated to offering our clients skilled counsel and robust legal support.
Hospital Law
Max Health Law offers comprehensive legal assistance to a variety of healthcare institutions, spanning from for-profit and nonprofit organizations to tax-exempt and governmental entities. Our services include:
- Professional service agreements and leases
- Medical staff bylaws and credentials
- Hospital-physician joint ventures
- Patient rights and consent issues
- EMTALA compliance
- HIPAA privacy and security
The entire team at Max Health Law is dedicated to compliance while achieving the client’s operational objectives.
Physician Law
We provide legal guidance to solo practitioners and group practices, assisting them in their professional journey. Our services include:
- Formation of professional entities (PAs, PLLCs, and PCs)
- Ownership and buy-sell agreements
- Employment contracts and non-compete negotiations
- Physician recruitment agreements
- Professional service and medical director agreements
Our goal is to protect your interests and ensure the smooth operation of your practice.
Specialty Healthcare Facilities
We help in the development and operation of imaging centers, ambulatory surgery centers, medical spas, and weight loss clinics. Our expertise includes:
- Startup venture development
- Joint venture structuring
- Investment opportunity review
- Entity formation and physician contracting
Let us help you navigate the unique legal challenges of these specialized healthcare facilities.
Compliance
Adhering to the ever-changing healthcare regulatory setting is so important. We provide full compliance services, such as:
- Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Compliance
- Corporate practice of medicine requirements
- HIPAA and HITECH Act compliance
- Antitrust review
- State licensure and accreditation support
- Telemedicine and telehealth policy development
Our aim is to assist you in creating an effective compliance program that safeguards your organization and gives room for development and creativity.
Why Choose Max Health Law?
Led by Max Maxwell, our firm brings a wealth of experience and expertise to help clients in the healthcare industry. Our accolades include:
- Board certification in health law since 2002
- State Bar of Texas Health Law Section liaison on specialty certification
- Chair of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Examination Commission for Health Law
- Distinguished Service Award from the State Bar of Texas Health Law Section (2023)
As practitioners, we go beyond our roles and serve as pioneers in the field, taking an active role in shaping the future of health law through our engagement in professional organizations, legal education, and institutional review boards.
Our Approach
Max Health Law is more than just legal counsel. We aim to be your strategic partner in all healthcare endeavors. Our approach includes:
- In-depth understanding of the healthcare industry
- Proactive problem-solving
- Clear, actionable guidance
- Commitment to staying current with evolving healthcare laws and regulations
We can efficiently meet your legal needs– whether you are a large hospital network, a small physician establishment, or a specialized healthcare facility. Let us handle the complexities of healthcare law so that you can focus on providing exceptional care to your patients.
