Nationwide Healthcare Law Firm
Innova Health Law is a boutique law firm designed specifically for healthcare businesses seeking practical, strategic legal guidance – not boilerplate answers. Whether launching a telemedicine platform, expanding a pharmacy network, or structuring a management services organization (MSO), Innova provides direct, applicable legal advice that healthcare leaders can put into action immediately.
The firm’s philosophy centers on clarity, precision, and business acumen, bridging the gap between complex healthcare regulations and the operational realities of running a successful medical enterprise. Rather than relying on overly technical explanations, the team focuses on actionable counsel that helps clients stay compliant, reduce risk, and scale confidently within an evolving regulatory landscape. Innova’s clients range from small start-ups and physician practices to national pharmacy networks and digital health innovators, all of whom rely on the firm to serve as a trusted advisor and long-term legal partner.
A Founder Who Understands Law, Leadership, and Operations
At the helm of Innova Health Law is Matthew R. Ludowig, a healthcare attorney whose career blends litigation, military service, and executive-level business leadership. His professional journey reflects a rare combination of courtroom experience, corporate governance expertise, and regulatory insight – all of which inform the firm’s pragmatic, results-oriented legal philosophy.
Mr. Ludowig began his career as a civilian prosecutor in 2012, where he tried more than 40 cases to verdict over nearly eight years. His tenure as a prosecutor exposed him to complex, high-stakes legal challenges and honed his ability to communicate and advocate effectively under pressure. In 2018, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG), where he continues to serve. As a JAG officer, he has provided counsel to military commanders on diverse legal and ethical issues, developing a disciplined, strategic approach to problem-solving that now benefits his private-sector clients.
Mr. Ludowig gained significant experience working with Empower Pharmacy, a large compounding pharmacy based in Houston, as General Counsel. In this role, he oversaw the company’s legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs during a period of rapid expansion. His time at Empower gave him an insider’s perspective on the operational challenges facing healthcare and pharmaceutical businesses, from FDA and DEA compliance to employment, contracts, and strategic growth. Afterward, he became a partner at Hanszen Laporte, LLP, a respected Houston law firm, where he focused on healthcare business law, compounding-pharmacy regulation, outsourcing facilities, and MSO structuring.
Comprehensive Healthcare-Focused Services
Innova Health Law provides comprehensive corporate and regulatory legal services exclusively for healthcare businesses. The firm assists clients with business formation, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and contract negotiations, helping healthcare professionals, investors, and management entities build compliant and effective business relationships. Innova has particular expertise in structuring Management Services Organizations (MSOs), enabling non-physicians to invest in healthcare ventures while adhering to corporate practice of medicine laws.
The firm also offers extensive regulatory and compliance counsel, guiding clients through complex healthcare laws such as HIPAA, HITECH, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, and FDA and DEA regulations. Its attorneys develop proactive compliance programs that minimize risk and support sustainable growth. Through its Outside General Counsel services, Innova delivers ongoing, on-demand legal support – handling contracts, policies, and risk management with the efficiency and accessibility of an in-house legal department.
In addition, Innova focuses in pharmacy and distribution law, advising compounding pharmacies, manufacturers, distributors, and life-science companies on licensing, regulatory compliance, and supply chain oversight. The firm also counsels telemedicine and digital health companies on multi-state licensure, prescribing rules, and data protection, helping them expand responsibly in the digital healthcare space.
Serving clients such as telehealth startups, physician-owned clinics, medical spas, MSOs, and pharmacy networks, Innova Health Law combines deep industry knowledge with practical, business-oriented solutions. The firm’s focus on clarity, compliance, and strategic growth makes it a trusted partner for healthcare organizations at every stage of development.
A Different Kind of Law Firm for Healthcare Businesses
Ultimately, Innova Health Law is more than a law firm—it is a strategic ally for healthcare innovators who want to move fast, stay compliant, and build sustainable businesses in a complex and competitive industry. Under Matthew Ludowig’s leadership, the firm continues to expand its reach, serving as a trusted legal partner to healthcare providers, pharmacies, telehealth companies, and entrepreneurs nationwide. Through its unique blend of legal expertise, business insight, and practical guidance, Innova Health Law embodies its name: a law firm truly built for innovation in healthcare.
