Articles for physicians, surgeons, and surgical practices, including ambulatory surgery centers. Topics cover the regulatory, corporate, and operational issues that come up in physician-owned practices, from contracting and compliance to practice structure, written for independent practitioners and small groups.
The Illinois Right of Publicity Act restricts the commercial use of a person’s identity, including name, image, and likeness. For physicians and providers, this often comes into play when using patient testimonials, photos, or other identifiable content in marketing materials.
Understand the basic rules of EMTALA and the real-world risks it poses for clinicians in rural hospitals.
Matching services connect physicians with clinics that need oversight, but they also come with legal risks.
How do physician recruitment agreements (PRAs) differ from employment contracts—and why should physicians proceed with caution?
Hospitals often claim their physician contracts are set in stone—but is that really the case? Before you sign, it’s crucial to know which terms might be negotiable and which could lock you into unexpected obligations.
Has a PA or APRN approached you about entering a collaborative agreement? Know the risks and responsibilities before you commit. We help you navigate the key factors to make the right decision.
Are you a physician considering joining an Independent Practice Association (IPA)? Read on to explore the benefits and drawbacks of entering this type of arrangement.
Are you a physician who owns an independent freestanding emergency department (IFED) and served Medicare patients during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, you may be shielded from sanctions for possible Stark Law violations.
Every physician knows that being on-call is sometimes just a part of the job. But the need for hospitals to provide round-the-clock specialized care is a legal one, too.
In many states, collaborative agreements allow advanced practice providers and other healthcare professionals to expand their scopes of practice. Learn the basics of collaborative agreements and consider how many a physician can reasonably enter.
