Practical legal support for health tech companies moving fast and scaling smart.
We help digital health innovators establish a firm foundation of compliance, protecting their company without slowing them down. We know healthcare, technology, startups, and–most importantly– what it takes to scale successfully in one of the most regulated industries in the world.
If you're solving problems in healthcare, we're here to help.
Digital health platforms and SaaS tools
Virtual care and telehealth providers
Remote monitoring and wearable tech companies
AI-driven healthcare solutions
Care management and patient navigation platforms
Digital Therapeutics companies
Predictive analytics platforms
Food as Medicine companies
Support at every stage.
Pre-Seed & Seed
Setting the foundation right.
Entity formation and founder agreements
Terms of service, privacy policies, and customer agreements
HIPAA and state privacy laws
IP protection
Fundraising support and term sheet review
Series A & B
Prepping for scale and serious capital.
Commercial contracts and partnership agreements
FDA, reimbursement, and fraud/abuse compliance strategy
Data use agreements
Employment agreements and employee equity incentives
Series C and Beyond
Scaling, expanding, and exit-ready.
M&A, IPO, and exit strategy support
Regulatory compliance assessment
Corporate governance and board advisory
The NLG Difference:
Why Health Tech Companies Work With Us
Healthcare First
We live in the details of healthcare law so you don’t have to.
Founder Savvy
We move at your speed and understand your realities.
Built for Scale
We grow with you, from first funding through exit.
Regulatory Edge
Compliance isn’t a cost center, it's a strategic advantage.
Top questions we’re answering lately
Does paying our physician advisors a royalty or revenue share create risk under the Anti-Kickback Statute?
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Yes, and a new OIG advisory opinion (AO 26-10, issued May 2026) underscores that risk. The OIG rejected a compensation arrangement where clinician consultants received royalties tied to total product line sales, even though the company obtained fair market value (FMV) certifications and built in carve-outs for the consultants' own procedures. The OIG's concern: clinicians who teach, train, or advocate for a platform can drive adoption by other providers, and a revenue-linked payment creates a financial incentive to do so. For digital health companies, this applies to physician advisory board members, clinical AI advisors, consultants, and Key Opinion Leaders paid based on platform revenue or utilization. FMV alone is not enough; the structure of the compensation must also be analyzed. Read our full breakdown of AO 26-10 and how we help companies design compliant clinician arrangements.
Why is OIG auditing virtual check-ins and e-visits, and what does it mean for our practice customers?
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In an April 2026 audit report, OIG identified nearly $2.3 million in potentially improper Medicare payments for "communication technology-based services" (CTBS), flagging three major billing vulnerabilities: virtual check-ins billed within the prohibited 7-day/24-hour window around a related E&M visit; e-visit codes billed separately within a single 7-day period instead of cumulatively; and misuse of Modifier 25 and telehealth modifiers to collect payment for duplicative services. CMS agreed to implement new automated claim edits, which means denial rates are likely to rise. If your platform supports or facilitates billing for these services, now is the time to audit your EHR workflows, update documentation protocols, and train billing teams. Read our full alert and compliance checklist.
What is the CMS ACCESS Model and should our digital health company apply?
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The ACCESS (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) Model is a new 10-year CMS Innovation Center program that launched July 1, 2026. Rather than paying for individual services or device usage, ACCESS introduces outcome-aligned payments tied to whether patients actually improve on guideline-based measures across four chronic condition tracks: cardio-kidney-metabolic, early-stage cardiometabolic, musculoskeletal, and behavioral health conditions. Digital health companies, virtual care organizations, and health tech startups can participate alongside traditional provider groups, making this a significant opportunity for non-traditional care delivery models. Primary care physicians and referring clinicians receive a co-management payment for coordinating with ACCESS participants. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through 2033. If your company delivers tech-enabled chronic disease management, RPM, behavioral health support, or virtual coaching, ACCESS may be a meaningful opportunity. Participation requires careful legal and compliance structuring from the outset. Contact us to learn more.
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