Kern Augustine can offer sound, experienced advice, in all aspects of ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operations, including formation, merger and acquisition, real estate transactions, governance and business line development. The firm also offers representation of ASCs, their medical staffs or individual members in disciplinary actions, staff privileges disputes, restrictive covenant litigation and reimbursement audits and disputes.
A myriad of federal and state laws and regulations significantly affect both the substance and structure of business transactions entered into by healthcare professionals. Kern Augustine provides representation in preparing partnership and shareholder agreements, equipment purchase and lease agreements, employment agreements, sale and purchase agreements, and joint venture agreements – all in compliance with healthcare specific laws and regulations.
In today’s litigious society, careful thought must be given to protection of hard earned assets. At Kern Augustine, we will work with you to provide maximum protection for your home, business, and other assets.
Our tax experts offer a wide range of tax planning and estate planning services, with careful attention paid to coordinating personal and business objectives in tax efficient plans. ERISA, qualified retirement plans, wills, trusts, estate administration, and lifetime wealth transfer planning are among the services provided.
Our tax experts offer a wide range of tax planning and estate planning services, with careful attention paid to coordinating personal and business objectives in tax efficient plans. ERISA, qualified retirement plans, wills, trusts, estate administration, and lifetime wealth transfer planning are among the services provided.
Creating and maintaining an effective compliance program meeting Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines is of critical importance. Complex regulations affect every aspect of professional practice, from billing and collection and fraud and abuse to HIPAA privacy requirements. Kern Augustine provides a complete package of compliance services that meet or exceed the guidelines of the OIG while ensuring maximum confidentiality of communication.
Our experts in labor law help assure compliance with all federal and state labor/employment laws and provide assistance in every aspect of personnel management, from resolving employee grievances to mediation of personnel disputes and preparation of personnel manuals and handbooks. When employees sue, Kern Augustine has a team of experienced litigators to defend against claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, ‘whistle blower’ actions and all other types of employee claims.
Kern Augustine has prepared a complete set of documents necessary for HIPAA compliance, which offers a comprehensive HIPAA compliance program and provides representation against HIPAA related charges or allegations.
Like preventive medicine, planning ahead to ensure that your practice remains healthy is critical. Kern Augustine excels at helping our clients prevent risk through in-depth analysis of business relationships and compliance regulations, and the evaluation and confidential resolution of disputes.