Health Care Law

At Lewis Gianola, we provide legal counsel to healthcare providers, systems, and stakeholders across West Virginia and the surrounding region. Our Healthcare practice is focused on resolving matters within the framework of regulatory, operational, and financial challenges facing the healthcare industry, and we deliver practical legal solutions designed to protect compliance, mitigate risk, and support long-term strategic objectives.

We represent hospitals, physician groups, clinics, long-term care facilities, behavioral health providers, managed care organizations, and other healthcare entities across a wide range of legal matters, combining industry-specific insight with multidisciplinary legal experience.

At Lewis Gianola

Regulatory Compliance and Licensing

We advise clients on compliance with federal and state healthcare regulations, including:

  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute
  • False Claims Act and fraud and abuse enforcement
  • West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) regulations
  • State licensing, certification, and professional board matters
  • Certificate of Need (CON) requirements and proceedings

Corporate and Transactional Matters

We assist healthcare clients with:

  • Mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, and joint ventures
  • Employment agreements, non-compete clauses, and independent contractor arrangements
  • Entity formation and restructuring
  • Contract drafting and negotiation, including employment, professional services, and vendor agreements
  • Governance, bylaws, and board compliance for nonprofit and for-profit entities
  • Lease and real estate transactions related to healthcare facilities

Local Insight, Industry Focus

With deep roots in West Virginia and extensive experience in the healthcare sector, our attorneys are uniquely positioned to serve providers operating in rural, regional, and urban healthcare environments. We understand the legal, operational, and policy factors that shape healthcare delivery in the state, including its evolving Medicaid landscape, rural access challenges, and regulatory oversight by state and federal authorities.

Our goal is to help clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment while maintaining focus on patient care, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.

Our Attorneys

Get Experienced Regulatory Counsel Today

Lewis Gianola offers the experience, responsiveness, and strategic focus needed to manage compliance risks and protect your professional or business interests. Contact us online, or at our Charleston office at (304) 345-2000 or our Morgantown office at (304) 291-6300 to schedule a consultation. 

Let us help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and move forward with confidence.