Lippes Mathias LLP attorneys Marc S. Beckman and Bruce A. Smith authored an article in Central NY MD News making the case for mediation as a superior alternative to litigation for resolving health care disputes. The article explains how an experienced health care attorney serving as mediator can navigate complex regulatory frameworks—including the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA—while preserving professional relationships and reducing costs for physician practices, ambulatory surgical centers, and hospital systems.