Life Sciences & Health Care
Innovation and market access in healthcare demand legal precision. We advise healthcare providers, public authorities, pharmaceutical and medical technology companies. Our strength lies in combining healthcare regulation and public law with expertise in technology, data protection and contract law.

Government regulation shapes market access, financing and the organisation of healthcare services. We advise healthcare providers, public authorities and businesses at the intersection of healthcare delivery obligations, commercial interests and patient protection.

We advise and represent healthcare providers and public authorities in cantonal hospital planning procedures and proceedings concerning highly specialised medicine (IVHSM). Our work covers hospital lists, service mandates and administrative disputes. In the pharmaceutical sector, we advise on marketing authorisation procedures, inclusion in the Specialities List and reimbursement matters.

In artificial intelligence, digital health, cloud services and medical devices, we combine technical insight with contractual and regulatory expertise. We advise on the development, procurement and deployment of these technologies, addressing data protection, professional secrecy, cybersecurity, medical device regulation and public procurement requirements.

A particular focus of our practice is the lawful use of health data, from patient confidentiality and data governance to AI-assisted analysis and profiling. We pay particular attention to the requirements of Swiss health insurance legislation and occupational pension law.

We draft and negotiate complex technology, SaaS, cloud and outsourcing agreements for healthcare institutions, reconciling operational requirements with regulatory compliance and patient protection.

We combine regulatory precision with a thorough understanding of the operational and commercial realities of healthcare.

What we can do for you

  • Advising and representing clients in cantonal hospital planning procedures and proceedings concerning highly specialised medicine (IVHSM)
  • Advising on hospital lists, service mandates and hospital planning disputes
  • Advising on pharmaceutical marketing authorisation, inclusion in the Specialities List and reimbursement
  • Advising on healthcare regulation and public economic law
  • Advising on compliance in procurement of medical devices
  • Advising on regulatory and data protection matters under the Swiss Federal Health Insurance Act (KVG/LAMal)
  • Advising on health data, patient confidentiality and data governance
  • Assessing the legal implications of AI in healthcare, particularly profiling and the processing of sensitive personal data
  • Supporting digital health and telemedicine projects
  • Advising on medical device regulation and the procurement of medical technology
  • Drafting and negotiating technology, service and cooperation agreements
  • Advising and representing clients in public procurement matters
  • Advising on cybersecurity, business continuity and regulatory compliance
  • Structuring collaborations between healthcare providers, public authorities and technology companies
  • Representing clients in healthcare regulatory and administrative proceedings
  • Preparing legal opinions on healthcare regulation, data protection and technology law

Why Arioli Law

Hospital planning, market access, financing, technology and data protection are closely interconnected. So is our expertise.

We combine healthcare regulation and public law with established expertise in technology, data protection and complex contractual matters. Having advised both healthcare providers and public authorities, we understand the perspectives of both sides.

We support complex healthcare projects from regulatory assessment through to contractual implementation, with precision, foresight and a practical approach.

Case Studies

  • Hospital planning and highly specialised medicine (IVHSM): Advising and representing healthcare providers and planning authorities on hospital lists, service mandates and proceedings concerning highly specialised medicine.
  • Pharmaceutical market access: Advising on marketing authorisation, inclusion in the Specialities List and reimbursement.
  • Data protection under Swiss health insurance legislation: Advising on the processing and disclosure of sensitive health and insurance data.
  • AI and health data: Legal assessment of AI-based SaaS applications, particularly regarding profiling, statutory powers to process data, professional secrecy and the allocation of responsibilities.
  • Hospital digitalisation: Legal support for the procurement of cloud applications, ERP and HR systems, telecommunications solutions and medical technology.
  • Digital patient communication: Advising on data protection, professional secrecy, patient information and consent.
  • Telemedicine: Advising on the introduction of digital healthcare services and the processing and disclosure of health data.
  • Medical devices: Advising public hospitals on procurement, regulatory compliance and contractual risk allocation.
  • Cloud and outsourcing: Negotiating agreements for healthcare institutions, with a focus on patient data, confidentiality and cybersecurity.
  • Hospital telecommunications: Negotiating complex procurement and service agreements.