Health Care

Law has its own unique language. So does health care. At Eastman & Smith we are fluent in both, with a large and expanding health law practice that includes representation of hospitals, alternative health care delivery organizations, medical staffs and many single and multi-specialty medical practices. Our practice group has physicians as our major focus, representing two of the largest multi-specialty group practices in Northwest Ohio.

More than simply providing legal counsel, we get involved in all legal facets of our health care clients' practices. Whether its forming professional corporations, hiring new associates, admitting new shareholders, reviewing contracts with third-party payers or providing legal advice pertaining to retirement and other benefit plans, we work closely with the group's medical practice group and accountants.

We also provide advice and direction in connection with complex laws which affect medical professionals. Coupled with our Professional Liability Practice Group and other related practice groups, we are able to address the legal needs of today's health care facilities and providers in a comprehensive manner.


Our services include:

  • Anti-kickback law analysis
  • Entity selection and formation
  • Financing transactions
  • Investment in health care entities
  • Joint ventures
  • Licensure and accreditation
  • Major equipment and information technology purchases
  • Management, clinical co-management and other contractual arrangements
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Payer contracting
  • Peer review/fair hearing proceedings
  • Physician practice acquisition and employment
  • Physician recruitment
  • Shared facility arrangements
  • Stark law analysis