Community Oncology, Hematology & Physician Dispensing Law

Lanton, Lanton & Sosa Law represents community oncology and hematology practices, physician-owned pharmacies and healthcare organizations on legal, regulatory and commercial matters affecting their operations.

We advise physicians, practice administrators and executive leadership on the legal requirements associated with medically integrated pharmacies, physician dispensing, drug reimbursement, infusion services and practice expansion. Our work includes commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, business transactions, employment law and government affairs.

Oncology & Hematology Legal Services

Physician Dispensing and Medically Integrated Pharmacies: Legal counsel on establishing and operating physician dispensing programs, medically integrated pharmacies (MIPs), medically integrated dispensaries (MIDs) and physician-owned specialty pharmacies.

Pharmacy and Regulatory Compliance: State pharmacy and medical board requirements, licensure, dispensing restrictions, federal healthcare regulations and operational compliance.

PBM Contracting and Reimbursement: Pharmacy benefit manager agreements, network participation, reimbursement disputes, audits and contractual requirements affecting access to specialty medications.

Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement: Legal and regulatory counsel concerning Medicare Part B and Part D, physician-administered medications, infusion services and government reimbursement policies.

Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Compliance: Legal review of business arrangements and financial relationships under applicable federal and state healthcare laws, including the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute.

Commercial Agreements: Negotiation and review of pharmaceutical distribution agreements, purchasing arrangements, vendor contracts, management services agreements and healthcare technology contracts.

Practice Acquisitions and Expansion: Legal counsel on acquisitions, ownership arrangements, business partnerships, practice consolidation, commercial leases and related transactions.

Physician Employment and Human Resources: Physician employment agreements, compensation arrangements, workplace policies and employment matters affecting healthcare practices.

Government Affairs: State and federal legislative representation concerning physician dispensing, PBM regulation, drug pricing, reimbursement and policies affecting community oncology and hematology.

Outside General Counsel for Oncology and Hematology Practices

We provide ongoing legal representation to independent physician practices and healthcare organizations that require legal support across multiple areas of their businesses. Our outside general counsel services are available through monthly retainers and project-based engagements.

With offices in Boston and Washington, D.C., our attorneys advise healthcare organizations on the legal and commercial decisions affecting their operations and long-term growth.

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Contact Lanton, Lanton & Sosa Law to discuss legal representation for your oncology or hematology practice.