Legal disputes in healthcare involve more than statutes and regulations—they hinge on how care is delivered, how organizations operate day to day, and how rules play out in real-world settings.
At Dickinson Wright, our Health Law Litigation team assists clients across the healthcare sector in resolving complex disputes efficiently, leveraging in-depth industry knowledge. We represent providers, insurers, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and other stakeholders in litigation spanning contracts, employment, regulatory investigations, and reimbursement issues.
We handle cases in state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions, helping clients manage risks, respond to claims, and move forward with clarity.
We represent clients in matters such as:
- Medical malpractice defense
- Insurance and reimbursement disputes
- Regulatory compliance and investigations (HIPAA, ACA, fraud and abuse)
- Licensing and credentialing challenges
- Contract and vendor disputes
- Data privacy and breach matters
- Employment litigation (discrimination, wage, termination claims)
- Disputes arising from healthcare M&A transactions
- Risk management and strategic counseling
We also share insights through publications, presentations, and our Health Law blog to keep clients informed of legal and regulatory developments.
Representative Matters
- Secured a preliminary injunction for a healthcare association against former employees who violated non-compete agreements.
- Guided an organization linking the LGBTQ+ community and local healthcare providers through IT compliance and privacy issues to reduce disparities in care.
- Filed a successful motion to dismiss on behalf of a healthcare holdings company, challenging contract interpretation and standing.
- Defended a large health system against unfair labor practice claims and grievances related to a COVID-19 vaccination policy.
- Represented a major insurer in class actions and dozens of individual ERISA claims.
- Defended physical therapists in a collective action for unpaid overtime.
- Handled cases involving Native American tribes seeking “Medicare-like rates” for hospital services.
- Represented a healthcare broker in federal enforcement and civil actions concerning VEBA plan recommendations.
- Defended multiple health plans in civil antitrust litigation over price-fixing, refusals to deal, and monopolization claims.
- Litigated a civil antitrust case for a provider denied accreditation for anti-competitive reasons.
- Investigated a $6 million Medicaid and education fraud scheme involving improper billing and fund diversion.
- Advised healthcare clients in bankruptcy-related litigation and investigations.
- Defended a pain physician charged with healthcare fraud under the nationwide opioid taskforce initiative; client acquitted at trial.
