Overview
Health care has been central to the work of Nexsen Pruet for more than 60 years. We represent numerous hospitals, several hundred physicians as well as major provider networks.
We take pride in the fact that so many in the health care profession rely on our deep experience, and that pushes us to stay abreast of the latest developments in the law that can affect our clients.
For example, we have held workshops on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, explaining the new rules and helping our clients determine how they should respond.
We have a team of attorneys, led by Matthew Roberts, dedicated to protecting health care providers. They are experienced in all areas of the law regarding the regulation, delivery and financing of health care services. Our team focuses on:
- Payor/patient/provider relationships
- False claims analysis and defense
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Managed care issues
- Physician/hospital dealings
- Stark/Anti-kickback laws
- Tax advice
- Board governance
- Mergers, acquisitions and consolidations
- Certificates of need legislation and regulation
- Health care fraud and abuse
- Professional disciplinary proceedings
We can help make sure your contracts are appropriately executed, your policies and procedures are sound and in the event of litigation, you are protected by a top-flight team of trial lawyers.
One of the benefits of working with a large firm like Nexsen Pruet is that our health care team can draw upon the knowledge and experience of our other lawyers to provide comprehensive legal services.
We are frequent speakers at seminars on topics such as physician/hospital relationships, managed care contracting and the formation of integrated delivery systems. Our team regularly shares updates with our clients on specific industry issues, including new fraud and abuse cases, changes in reimbursement policy at state and federal level and other topical matters.
Health care is an increasingly complicated field, which is why physicians, providers and others need the support of a legal team with the deep experience of Nexsen Pruet.
For more information on our Health Law Team, contact Matthew Roberts, Health Care Team Leader, at 803.253.8286 or by email.
Experience
Media
News
Events
Insights
Videos/Podcasts
Jenna Godlewski highlights what it means to be on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) preclusion list and the consequences for providers.
Part 3: Nexsen Pruet is well-positioned to assist physicians in evaluating their employment agreement as well as their separation agreement. Attorney Mary Stuart King wraps up this video series with instructions on how to ensure fair contracts for all parties. We stand ready to help.
Part 2: Attorney Mary Stuart King outlines key contract terms for experienced physicians who approach new employment agreements. Learn more about tail coverage and indemnification clauses.
Nexsen Pruet’s Employment and Labor Law practice introduces a new video series with insight on physician contracts. Learn the fundamental contract terms a new physician should be aware of with Attorney Mary Stuart King.
The emergence of COVID-19 brought with it a wave of bad actors trying to use and using the COVID-19 public health emergency to perpetrate health care fraud.
The Nexsen Pruet healthcare team has recently been busy advising on the federal No Surprises Act. The “Good Faith Estimate” rules, in particular, have generated many questions from clients. Chandler Martin addresses some of these questions in this video.
Health Care attorney Shannon Lipham breaks down HIPAA privacy rule as she discusses managing business associates and business associate agreements while staying HIPAA compliant.
As more employers and health care consumers express concern about the cost of their health care, government entities have made some major changes to create more price transparency in the health care system. Health care attorney Matthew Roberts discusses how providers should prepare.
In response to recent developments, the FDA has revoked EUAs for decontamination systems and non-NIOSH-approved respirators. Health care attorney Hamilton Barber discusses the important details.
Nexsen Pruet's newest webinar series is focusing on Life Sciences companies in the Carolinas. These webinars will focus on various legal and regulatory issues that Life Sciences companies deal with on a daily basis. They are also designed to provide updates and strategies on how to deal with these issues.
The future of the life sciences industry is bright in South Carolina. Nexsen Pruet's health care practice group leader Matthew Roberts highlights the economic impact of one of the State's fastest growing industry sectors.
Jenna Godlewski shares what health care providers need to know about current Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC) audits and how to prepare for a potential review process
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth was used with increasing frequency by health care providers. Audits of telehealth policies and technologies are becoming the focus. Jenna Godlewski shares what health care providers need to know about current OIG audits involving telehealth services.
Nexsen Pruet's newest webinar series is focusing on Life Sciences companies in the Carolinas. These webinars will focus on various legal and regulatory issues that Life Sciences companies deal with on a daily basis. They are also designed to provide updates and strategies on how to deal with these issues.
The CDC and FDA paused the distribution and use of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine because there have been six cases of a side effect in the form of a rare type of blood clot. Health care attorney Alice Harris discusses what this means for the vaccine rollout in South Carolina.
Nikole Mergo discusses offering COVID-19 testing.
Podcasts
Have you heard the exciting news?! Nexsen Pruet has agreed to merge with Maynard Cooper & Gale, effective April 1. Joining Heather and Matthew to discuss the merger is Lauren DeMoss, an award-winning health care attorney based out of Maynard’s Birmingham office and future Taking the Pulse co-host!
Dr. Majorie Jenkins, Dean of the UofSC School of Medicine Greenville and Chief Academic Officer for Prisma Health-Upstate, joins hosts Matthew and Heather for an exciting conversation on health care in the Upstate of South Carolina.
- 12.06.2022 | Taking the Pulse: A Health Care & Life Sciences Podcast - Episode 123: Dr. Zack Moore: NC State Epidemiologist
North Carolina’s epidemiologist Dr. Zack Moore joins Heather and Matthew for a timely discussion on public health matters impacting North Carolina residents.
- 11.29.2022 | Taking the Pulse: A Health Care & Life Sciences Podcast - Episode 122: Sam Konduros: Founder, SK Strategies, LLC
On episode 122 we welcome back Sam Konduros, an experienced life sciences and health care consultant and executive. Sam is the founder of SK Strategies, LLC and also serves as a Senior Advisor to United States Performance Center. Tune in to hear Sam discuss how U.S. Performance Center is working to create the most advanced sports and human performance training complex in America with their innovative methods and laboratory!
- 11.15.2022 | Taking the Pulse: A Health Care & Life Sciences Podcast - Episode 121: Kevin Sills, CEO, Asterra Labs
Heather and Matthew welcome Kevin Sills of Asterra Labs, which develops and manufactures pharmaceutical-grade, quality cannabinoid products. As a leader in the industry, Kevin offers his insights on products, dosing, regulation, research, and much more as CBD and hemp continue to explode on the market.
SCBIO leader Erin Ford joins Heather and Darra to discuss life sciences in South Carolina as well as SCBIO’s recent programs and successes as an economic development association. Tune in to hear Erin discuss the impressive expansion of the life sciences industry in the state and its growing transformation on education, jobs, and economic growth!
Joining Matthew and Tina this week is Emily Suski of USC School of Law’s CHAMPS, as well as Kirby Mitchell of Greenville’s Medical Legal Partnership, both organizations that directly assist people with legal health issues. Tune in to hear them describe the great needs of their clients and the collaboration between providers, non-profits, and social workers to help those in tough legal medical situations.
Hosts Matthew Roberts, Darra Coleman, and Tina Emerson sit down together for a compelling conversation about health care hot topics currently impacting the industry. They discuss everything from behavioral health issues and pharmaceutical costs to access to care. Tune in now for their insights on the state of health care and life sciences in the Carolinas and beyond!
Chris Severn of Turquoise Health joins Matthew and Tina for the 2nd time on Taking the Pulse to give us an update on all things price transparency. Chris provides insight on the market’s reaction to the price transparency requirement of hospitals, how his software company helps clients navigate pricing, and much more!
Matthew and Amanda chat with Michael Carlin of TrialCard, a life sciences company that provides digital solutions to pharmaceutical companies, connecting them to health care providers and patients while also simplifying access to prescription medications. Tune in to hear Michael share how TrialCard uniquely solves challenges and serves as a resource to clients as well as his work in the company's Health Care Provider (HCP) Engagement and Education efforts.
- 10.04.2022 | Taking the Pulse: A Health Care & Life Sciences Podcast - Episode 115: Dr. Michael Havig, CEO, HealthMe
Matthew and Amanda welcome Dr. Michael Havig, HealthMe founder and CEO, to episode 115. Michael is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who created HealthMe to help patients find the best health care and save money while also helping providers grow revenues and simplify pricing. Tune in to hear Dr. Havig discuss how his engagement platform is a leader in the price transparency trend and his insights on the No Surprises Act!
Hosts Matthew Roberts and Amanda Loveday welcome their colleague Joe Dickinson, a Nexsen Pruet cybersecurity attorney, for episode 114. Joe discusses how matters of data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity are increasing concerns in the health care and life sciences sectors. They dive into what health care leaders should do to protect their business, meet regulations, and more.
- 09.20.2022 | Taking the Pulse: A Health Care & Life Sciences Podcast - Episode 113: with Ryan Loehr, Managing Director, AMB Wealth
On episode 113, Amanda Loveday and Darra James Colman sit down with the Managing Director of AMB Wealth, Ryan Loehr. They discuss his experience advising private equity firms and public companies across the health care and life sciences industries, the investment banking opportunities for health care and life sciences businesses, and much more. Tune in now!
StartUp Health is uniting entrepreneurs and investing in transformative innovation in the health care sector. On this episode, we're joined by their Chief Content Officer, Logan Plaster, who tells us about his work, StartUp Health's unique practices, and how the health care industry is evolving. Tune in!
On this episode we're joined by Will Britt, Chief Counsel for Public Health for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. He offers up his perspective on how people's perception of public health has changed in the wake of a pandemic, what exactly his role is at the agency, and more.
- 08.18.2022 | Taking the Pulse: A Health Care and Life Sciences Podcast - Episode 110: Meg Kinnard and Vickie Eslinger
On this episode we're joined by Meg Kinnard, a journalist with the Associated Press, and Vickie Eslinger, Nexsen Pruet attorney, to discuss their health care experiences.
- 08.09.2022 | Episode 109: Kelly Calabria, President and CEO, Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation
On this episode we're joined by Kelly Calabria, President and CEO of Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation based in Cary, NC. Kelly dives into her work at FHLI and how the organization's innovative, community-driven partnerships aim to build a healthier North Carolina.
Cosmetic procedures are on the rise across the nation, and there are a number of factors that could be contributing to that. We're joined by Dr. Donen Davis, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon based in Columbia, SC...
We're joined by Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Murrell Smith. Speaker Smith breaks down some of the latest legislative hot topics in health care and beyond and talks to us a bit about his new leadership role.
- 07.13.2022 | Episode 106: Dr. James McElligott, Medical Director of the Center for Telehealth at MUSC & Dr. Shawn...
we're joined by two doctors who, at first glance, may seem to be at cross-purposes. In reality, Dr. James McElligott, Medical Director of the Center for Telehealth at MUSC and Dr. Shawn Stinson, Senior VP of Healthcare Innovation and Improvement at BlueCross BlueShield of SC are actually both working to expand access to health care while serving as stewards of health care resources.
- 07.06.2022 | Episode 105: Sara Goldsby, Director, DAODAS
We welcome Sara Goldsby, Director of DAODAS. She answers questions about how the pandemic has impacted substance abuse disorders and their treatment and offers insight into some of the troubling trends experts are seeing in the illicit drugs that are coming into our country.
We're joined by Dr. Nicholas Vafai, Founder and President of Viro Research. Dr. Vafai tells us about the innovative work he and his father, Dr. Abbas Vafai, are doing at their company, along with some of the unique challenges that come with the complex FDA approval process.
Federally Qualified Health Centers, or FQHCs, are different from your typical healthcare facility in many ways. Joining us to talk about these differences is Pam Davis, CEO of Little River Medical Center— an FQHC based in Horry County, South Carolina.
We're joined by President and CEO of Self Regional Healthcare, Dr. Matt Logan. He breaks down what it's like to run a hospital as we emerge from a pandemic, and touches on everything from initiatives to boost staff morale to the lessons they learned during that difficult time.
- 06.07.2022 | Episode 101 - Lara Hewitt, VP of Workforce and Member Engagement at the SCHA, & Russell...
We're joined by Lara Hewitt, Vice President of Workforce and Member Engagement at the South Carolina Hospital Association, and Russell Baxley, President, and CEO of Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
For this very special 100th episode of Taking the Pulse, we're joined by Nexsen Pruet attorney Marguerite Willis. Marguerite is a highly experienced litigator, and was featured on the cover of the latest Super Lawyers Magazine.
We are joined for episode 99 by David Stefanich, Co-founder and CEO of Rymedi, a healthcare technology company based in Greenville, SC.
- 05.10.2022 | Episode 98: Jennifer Hollingsworth and Ralph Barbier, Nexsen Pruet Attorneys join us for this episode
Nexsen Pruet attorneys Ralph Barbier and Jennifer Hollingsworth dive in to the history and the tentative future of Certificate of Need programs across the nation and in South Carolina.
Ashley Shaw, Executive Clinical Director of 3C Wellness, tells us about her work making mental health care more accessible and approachable for her clients.
We are joined by Dr. Les Hall, Dean of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine who talks with us about his role and weighs in on health care and life sciences topics.
Host Matthew Roberts and Heather Matthews are joined by Edward Bender, General Counsel and Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs for the South Carolina Hospital Association.