Michael M. Biehl is a retired partner with Foley & Lardner LLP, where he was a member of the firm’s Health Care Industry Team and Provider Operations Practice. He counseled hospitals on medical staff issues, medical information, patients’ rights, bioethics, and general business matters. He has had extensive experience in disputes over medical staff privileges, medical staff bylaws, physician/hospital joint ventures, informed consent issues and managed care contracts. He also has had experience in the establishment and administration of health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and preferred provider organizations (PPOs).