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Hall Render attorneys have extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including mediation (negotiated settlements), arbitration (binding decisions) and dispute review boards (non-binding advisory opinions). Attorneys serve as counsel of record for clients participating in these proceedings, as well as serving as third-party neutrals to help other parties resolve their disputes. READ MORE

Accountable Care Organizations (“ACOs”) are clinically and financially integrated health care entities composed of a group of providers who are jointly responsible for the quality, cost and overall care of a patient population. There are both Medicare ACOs (defined under the Affordable Care Act) and commercial payer ACOs (also called Clinically Integrated Networks, or... READ MORE

Academic medical centers link medical education, clinical excellence, research and unique health care access settings to train the next generation of medical professionals. In the context of these linkages, an academic medical center often needs to operate on a 24/7 basis.  As a consequence of this health care innovation, teaching hospitals, faculty practice plans,... READ MORE

Code Section 501(r) created a seismic shift in the tax exemption criteria for hospitals.  Now that the IRS has unveiled the Final Regulations in this area of law, 501(r) compliance needs to become a focal point for tax-exempt hospitals, which must move swiftly to comply with the new requirements. Hall Render attorneys have a... READ MORE