Health Care Provider Legal Services & Patient Access Advocacy
Trusted Legal Guidance for Vermont’s Health Care Providers, Families, and Individuals
At SRH Law, we provide legal services tailored to the complex world of health care. Our firm supports health care providers, clinics, designated and specialized services agencies, and long-term care providers with reliable, practical counsel. We also represent families and individuals navigating health care access challenges, including Katie Beckett Medicaid eligibility, Children’s Personal Care Services (CPCS), High Tech / Private Duty Nursing, and other Medicaid and private health insurance coverage issues.
We seek to make health care work better – both for the professionals who deliver services and the individuals who rely on them.
Legal Services for Health Care Providers
SRH Law helps health care providers, including hospitals, community health centers and private practitioners who provide care to Vermonters and expand healthcare access to our most vulnerable communities. We support our clients’ needs in a wide range of areas, including:
Operational & Business Support
- Contract drafting and review
- HIPAA and patient privacy guidance
- Employment policies and workforce issues
- Policies and procedures for operations
Corporate and Nonprofit Governance
- Formation of health care entities (PCs, PLLCs, nonprofits)
- Bylaws, conflict-of interest polices, and governance policy development
- Administrative and operating agreements
- Executive compensation and incentive structure review
Real Estate
We help providers ensure their physical spaces support safe, compliant, and sustainable operations. We provide support with:
- Facility acquisition, sale, or expansion
- Zoning and land-use compliance
- Certificates of occupancy and environmental considerations
- Easements, shared spaces, and co-location agreements
Business Transactions
- Service contracts and independent contractor agreements
- Employee agreements and medical staff contracts
- Mergers, affiliations, and joint ventures
- Practice acquisitions and sales
- Compliance review of proposed transactions
Legal Advocacy for Families Seeking Access to Health Care
For families and individuals, especially those with high or complex health and long-term care needs, accessing services can be overwhelming. We help clients understand eligibility rules, appeal denials, and secure coverage for vital supports.
Katie Beckett Medicaid Eligibility
We guide families through:
- Initial applications
- Renewals and clinical documentation
- Appeals and fair hearings for denials and terminations
- Coverage planning for medically complex children and adults
Children’s Personal Care Services (CPCS)
Our firm supports families with:
- CPCS eligibility and needs assessments
- Appeals when the state reduces or denies hours
- Navigating overlaps with other Medicaid and privately funded programs
High Tech Nursing
We assist with:
- Understanding qualification and clinical care criteria
- Plan of care review
- Level-of-care disputes
- Appeals to ensure medically necessary services are approved
Other Medicaid & Insurance Access Issues
- Prior authorization denials
- Coverage disputes for durable medical equipment
- Coordination of benefits across programs.
We understand that these programs are key to supporting families in keeping their children at home. We know how Vermont’s Medicaid program, health care providers, and care coordinators operate – and we use that experience to solve problems efficiently.
Why Clients Choose Us
Individual Attention
Our firm is small by design. Clients work directly with an attorney who provides responsive, compassionate, and detail-oriented representation.
Practical, Real-World Solutions
We focus on what works – clear strategies, evidence-based advocacy, and administrative processes that achieve results.
Attention to Budget
We work with providers and families to find a level of legal service that fits within your budget and meets your needs. We provide clients with education, coaching, and tools for self-advocacy when full representation is not feasible.
