My DME Company Received a Letter From a UPIC. What Should I do?
February 22, 2021
If you receive a letter from CMS, should you worry? Do you need to call your attorney? Learn about the general domino effect of a UPIC audit notification.
Why Accountants Should Not Form LLCs or PLLCs for Healthcare Practices
February 7, 2021
Many accountants include business formations in their menu of services. However, the complexity of healthcare regulation makes this risky for both accountants and their clients. We discuss the most common pitfalls.
The Crisis Standard of Care: What Is It, and How Is It Being Implemented During The COVID-19 Pandemic
February 5, 2021
It's a tragic milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic: the adoption of a crisis standard of care in locations with record-high COVID-19 transmission and hospital admissions. What does it mean, and how does it work?
Indemnification Clauses: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
January 22, 2021
Indemnification clauses are crucial in forming beneficial contracts for your healthcare business or practice. How can they help—or come back to bite you?
Ask Yourself These Questions Before Offering In-office Anesthesia
January 19, 2021
The staffing and facilities requirements for offering in-office anesthesia services vary widely by state. Review these key questions to help your practice avoid unnecessary, costly penalties for noncompliance.
Is it Legal? Understanding the Difference Between a Crime, a Breach, and Bad Business
January 8, 2021
It's a common question: “Is what I want to do legal?” To understand the answer, you’ll need to know a few critical distinctions in the eyes of the law.
Liability Waivers in Healthcare: Can They Protect You From Patient Accusations of Sexual Harassment?
January 6, 2021
It may sound like a good strategy for preventing sexual harassment lawsuits. But asking patients to waive the right to sue has major drawbacks.
New Illinois Laws to Know In 2021
December 26, 2020
After a tumultuous 2020, prepare yourself for more change. Here’s a summary of new Illinois laws coming in 2021 and laws you might have missed that became effective this year.
5 Most Popular Jackson LLP Blogs of 2020
December 23, 2020
Did you miss any Jackson LLP blogs this year? Here's a countdown of the five legal tips and updates that your peers searched, visited, shared, and commented upon most in 2020.
Taking Patient Files to a New Practice: Does HIPAA Prohibit It?
December 22, 2020
Practices often cite HIPAA to prevent outgoing providers from walking out of the door with patient records. Is it a valid objection?