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.
Do you find the prospect of urgent care ownership appealing? Read on to learn about the requirements for launching a new facility.
Do you hesitate to suggest medical marijuana to your patients because of the confusing legal landscape around it? We help you make sense of the conflicting laws.
What legal obligations do physicians have to offer care? We examine situations that do and don’t justify turning away a patient.
We discuss how physicians can avoid having their signatures of approval turn into legal liability.
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.
With the continued rise of COVID-19 and social distancing, ambulatory surgery centers are losing revenue. How can a practice stay financially viable in times like these?
The practice of medicine through telehealth has always been heavily restrictive. A recent statement by the DEA expands what physicians may do—but brings into question what will happen when the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.
Learn the potential risks, benefits, and additional considerations physicians need to weigh before becoming affiliated with a medical spa.
To avoid violations, complaints, and investigations, your ambulatory surgical center (ASC) needs a solid compliance plan. We break down the key aspects of robust compliance efforts.
The success of your ambulatory surgery center depends on the efficient and compliant use of clinical personnel—including anesthesia providers. Review the benefits, drawbacks, and legal ramifications of three common ways to structure the relationship.
