HIPAA Compliance Preparedness
June 26, 2020
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When it comes to laying the groundwork for HIPAA compliance, how do you rate? What if you wait for an audit or breach? We look at two scenarios.
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Category: Physician and Surgical Practice Law
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.
My Telehealth Patient Took an At-Home Test. Now What?
April 16, 2020
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When a patient reports the results of an at-home, direct-to-consumer (DTC) test, can you base your treatment on those results? We discuss the risks and rewards of integrating DTC testing into your telehealth practice.
Prescribing Controlled Substances Through Telehealth: How COVID-19 Is Changing the Game
March 20, 2020
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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.
The Pros and Cons of Medspa Arrangements for Physicians
March 6, 2020
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Learn the potential risks, benefits, and additional considerations physicians need to weigh before becoming affiliated with a medical spa.
Essential Succession Planning for Practice Owners
January 31, 2020
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Would your healthcare practice survive without your guidance? It’s your life’s work, and you don’t want it to fall apart if you need to step away. How can you guarantee that it will thrive without you?
Understanding Insurance Audits
August 29, 2019
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What’s at stake during an insurance audit? What steps should your practice take if you’re audited? We answer all of your most pressing questions.
Buying a Medical Practice: Legal Due Diligence for Physicians
August 1, 2019
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If you’re considering purchasing a medical, veterinary, or other healthcare business, you don’t want to skip these five crucial steps.
Online Prescriptions: Innovative or Illegal?
July 19, 2019
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Today’s consumers love the option to obtain prescriptions online, with no office visit required. It’s a slick, disruptive business model, but is it actually legal?
The Intersection Between Non-Solicitation and Patient Abandonment
March 13, 2019
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For healthcare professionals moving to a new practice, restrictions on soliciting patients to continue treatment at the new location can raise concerns about patient abandonment. What are your rights and responsibilities?
Why physicians and other providers should consider a land trust for their next home purchase
February 18, 2019
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To protect the privacy of their address and assets, medical providers should consider a land trust for their next home purchase.
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