Articles on management services organizations (MSOs) and the agreements that govern them. Topics cover MSO structures, management services agreements (MSAs), and the considerations for physicians, investors, and entrepreneurs building or operating an MSO model. A focus area for entrepreneurs and practices exploring this structure.
MSO arrangements often hinge on whether management fees qualify as legitimate compensation or prohibited remuneration. Understanding AKS rules and safe harbors is essential to reducing compliance risk.
Understanding Stark Law MSO compliance is essential for physicians, practice owners, and healthcare investors. This article explains how the physician self-referral law applies to MSO arrangements, common compliance risks, key Stark Law exceptions, and strategies for reducing regulatory exposure.
Many states restrict direct ownership of medical practices by non-physicians. This article explains the Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine, the MSO-PC model, and the key legal considerations for entrepreneurs and investors entering the healthcare industry.
An MSO can provide healthcare practices with administrative support, operational efficiencies, and flexible ownership opportunities. Learn what an MSO is, how it works with healthcare providers, who can own one, and the regulatory issues that must be considered before adopting this structure.
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Planning to form an MSO in Illinois? Learn about key legal requirements, payment structures, and compliance with Illinois’ Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine.
Are you starting a healthcare business? It’s not always easy to determine compliant payment arrangements. Learn how to navigate CPOM, fee-splitting laws, private equity partnerships, and provider compensation with Management Services Agreements (MSAs).
Do you own a mental health practice? Explore how Management Services Organizations (MSOs) can help you provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary patient care and allow you to focus on your clinical services.
Healthcare businesses can find it challenging to navigate federal payor compliance. Learn how a double lockbox setup helps you stay legal while maintaining financial control.
We explain the importance of developing and implementing standard operating procedures for the clinical side of your MSO-managed healthcare practice.
