Head of Medical Law Practice
Specializes in medical, corporate, and migration law. Has extensive experience working with medical and pharmaceutical businesses, particularly in licensing, circulation of medicines, and comprehensive legal support of healthcare institutions, including corporate, tax, and employment matters, as well as market entry projects of foreign companies into Ukraine.
Case: Turnkey expansion of a medical practice license for a dental clinic
The Prikhodko & Partners law company has successfully completed another large-scale project in the field of medical law. We were approached by the founder of an operating dental center who decided to scale his business. The client expanded the range of services by adding a dental surgeon and a medical nurse to the staff.
To ensure that the innovations were completely legal and the facility’s activities were not subject to penalties, the licensee was obliged to promptly expand the medical license. According to the current legislation of Ukraine, in the event of a change in staff or the emergence of new medical specialties, the business entity must officially notify the licensing authority — the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Ukraine — within one month. Thanks to the involvement of experienced medical lawyers from our company, the client was able to seamlessly obtain an official decision from the Ministry of Health in the shortest possible time, fully protecting his business from legal risks.
Project Baseline Data and Tasks
- Client: Private dental clinic.
- Region: Lviv region.
- Need: Expansion of the medical practice license due to the addition of new specialties.
- New positions: Dental surgeon, medical nurse.
- Main goal: To carry out a full personnel and material-technical audit, prepare a package of documents for the MOH, and ensure the expansion of the license.
What stages of legal support did the lawyers of “Prikhodko & Partners” perform?
Any inaccuracy in the application or information becomes a reason for refusal to issue or update documents. Our medical lawyers conducted a thorough check of the education and qualification documents of the new employees. Diplomas, valid specialist certificates, qualification category certificates, and employment records were analyzed. This made it possible to ensure that all personnel fully comply with the strict requirements and licensing conditions of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
Surgical dentistry imposes increased requirements on rooms. We checked the material and technical base, the availability of the necessary medical equipment, and the compliance of the premises themselves with approved sanitary and hygienic norms and DBN standards.
Based on the collected and verified data, experts in medical law practice formed an official application and updated the Information on the state of the material and technical base and the availability of personnel, indicating their educational and qualification levels. The entire package of documents was promptly submitted to the licensing authority.
Project implementation results in figures
| Project Stage | Description of works performed by lawyers | Term and result |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Primary audit | Checking the material and technical base, personnel documents of the surgeon and nurse. | 1-2 days / Minor deficiencies identified and eliminated. |
| Stage 2: Package preparation | Preparation of the application and making changes to the Information on MTB and personnel. | 2 days / Documents formed in accordance with MOH requirements. |
| Stage 3: Review in the MOH | Official submission and support of the review of the licensee’s documents by the regulator. | 10 days / MOH order on license expansion issued. |
Project result: 10 days after the submission of documents by our lawyers, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine published an official order on expanding the license for our client. Today, the medical center operates 100% legally, and its owner has completely eliminated any risks of unscheduled inspections or fines from regulatory authorities.
Why does medical business choose “Prikhodko & Partners”?
Independent attempts to update licensing documents often end incopy refusals due to bureaucratic nuances or incorrectly filled-out forms. The Prikhodko & Partners law company takes all this headache upon itself.
We provide:
- deep expertise in medical and commercial law;
- strict compliance with the deadlines established by law;
- focus on results without hidden fees and bureaucracy.
Frequently asked questions about medical license expansion
1. What is the time limit for notifying the MOH about changes in data or staff?
According to the legislation, the licensee is obliged to notify the licensing authority of all changes in data (in particular, the hiring of new doctors or the expansion of the list of specialties) that were specified in its application and information. This must be done within one month from the date of such changes.
2. What happens if the clinic does not notify the MOH about the new surgeon in time?
The work of a doctor without making changes to the license register is considered an unlicensed activity in this specific specialty. This is a direct violation of licensing conditions, which entails the imposition of fines.
Need help obtaining or expanding a medical license? Contact a medical lawyer at Prikhodko & Partners right now for a fast and guaranteed turnkey solution to your task!
Юридичні послуги для медичного бізнесу та лікарів
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