Non-Competition Clauses and the Rise of Telehealth
March 1, 2021
Thanks to the rise of telemedicine, healthcare providers' geographic scopes have expanded and become less defined. What does this mean for non-compete clauses in employment contracts?
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Your Healthcare Practice Needs to Know
October 23, 2020
When your employee requests time off for COVID-19-related reasons, what are your obligations? Find out how the FFCRA applies to your practice or business.
Which Employees of a Healthcare Practice Should Be Covered By Employment Contracts?
October 2, 2020
Most medical practices treat the decision to require employment contracts for new physicians as almost automatic. But should you consider such agreements for your other staff? We help you evaluate.
Am I at Risk of a Qui Tam Lawsuit?
June 27, 2020
Why would someone file a whistleblower lawsuit against a medical practice? And what steps can practices take to avoid qui tam lawsuits? We discuss the most common areas of focus.
COVID-19 FAQs for Healthcare Employers
March 11, 2020
We answer your questions about how to handle the crisis in your independent practice without creating new legal headaches that will haunt you later.
An Employee Accused Your Healthcare Practice of Wrongdoing? Here’s What Not to Do
January 10, 2020
When an employee alleges that your patient care or business practices are improper, your reaction can make the situation much worse. Learn how to avoid charges of retaliation.
Discussing Salary History: What’s Allowed Under the New Illinois Law?
October 10, 2019
If you’re hiring for a healthcare business or practice in Illinois, you may need to make changes to comply with the state’s Equal Pay Act.
Independent Contractor or Employee? How the Dynamex Decision Affects Your Practice
July 14, 2019
Thanks to a landmark 2018 decision, you may need to take a second look at how you classify your workforce (or how you’re classified yourself).
Marijuana and the Workplace: 7 Things for Illinois Employers to Know
July 4, 2019
Learn how the new Illinois law legalizing recreational cannabis applies to employees in your healthcare practice.
Preventing Healthcare Workplace Violence
June 14, 2019
As instances of healthcare workplace violence have increased in recent years, many practice managers are left asking: how do we protect ourselves?