Healthcare Law
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Ms. Haines is a health care and elder law attorney. She has earned a reputation as one of Maryland’s most respected health care attorneys for her representation of hospitals, medical and health-related foundations, health care systems, nursing homes, home health agencies, physicians and pharmacies. She also practices in the guardianship field. Ms. Haines counsels hospitals on a broad range of legal matters, including contract disputes and negotiations; hospital privileges and credentials; patient care; policy, licensing, accreditation and regulatory matters; HIPAA issues; medical staff bylaws; and fraud and abuse investigations and litigation. She also advises physicians and dentists on privileging and credentialing, licensing, payor issues, contracts and peer review activities. Ms. Haines represents individuals and institutions in guardianship matters and has been appointed as guardian of property in a number of cases. For clients who are competent, but who recognize that they need assistance, she often serves as attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney to handle financial and health care needs based on her clients’ instructions. In fulfilling her duties to the court or to her clients, Ms. Haines works with both county and private social workers in order to provide the highest quality of life possible. In addition, she ensures that bills get paid and money is managed efficiently to meet the needs of her clients and wards. Contact Info:[email protected] Click here to visit website
Timothy Ward
When our family was navigating the difficult transition of moving our father into a specialized memory care facility, the legal and financial complexities were overwhelming. We needed an attorney who understood both the intricate regulations of Maryland's healthcare system and the sensitive nature of elder care. Sigrid Haines was recommended to us, and her reputation is well-deserved. Her deep background in health care law, particularly her work with medical institutions, gave her an authoritative grasp of the compliance and contractual issues we faced. She expertly reviewed the facility's admissions agreement, clarified our rights regarding his existing Medicare benefits and long-term care policy, and helped us establish a durable power of attorney that protected his assets and wishes. Ms. Haines handled every detail with remarkable professionalism and genuine compassion, translating legalese into clear, actionable steps. The outcome was a seamless, secure transition for our father, giving our entire family profound peace of mind. Her expertise in this niche is unparalleled in Baltimore.
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