Ms. Ward specializes in healthcare compliance, corporate law and commercial transactions. She represents hospitals, physician practices, dental groups, and other practitioners as well as medical device manufacturers, clinical research organizations and other healthcare-related entities in corporate, transactional and regulatory matters. Ms. Ward advises new and established businesses on legal and operational issues including entity structure and formation, corporate governance, owner relations, mergers and acquisitions, contractual arrangements and other business matters. She regularly provides assistance and counsel regarding:
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Entity formation and governance
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Drafting and implementation of Bylaws, Operating Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Buy-Sell Agreements and Deferred Compensation Agreements
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Mergers and acquisitions involving physician practices, dental practices, hospitals and other healthcare providers and suppliers
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Clinically integrated networks, joint ventures and other integration structures
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Equipment and real estate leasing arrangements
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Employment of licensed professionals and other clinical and non-clinical personnel
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Medical Director and other administrative services agreements
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Physician recruitment and retention
