The Office of Health Care Affordability: California’s Newest Way to Tackle Rising Costs
April 25, 2023
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What will the agency do, and will it affect your independent healthcare practice?
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Category: Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
Articles on building and maintaining a compliant healthcare practice. Topics cover HIPAA compliance, fraud, waste, and abuse programs, good faith estimates, informed consent, controlled-substance and procedure SOPs, and patient intake policies and procedures, written for owners putting policies and procedures in place.
Is it Legal? It Depends.
February 24, 2023
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You have an idea for your healthcare practice or business and asked for your attorney’s blessing. Why didn’t they just give you a black-or-white answer?
Can I Record Patient Telephone Calls and Visits?
September 18, 2022
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It’s easier than ever to record phone conversations with patients. But is it legal to do so? We discuss the considerations.
No Surprises Act Final Rule
September 12, 2022
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New rules have been issued to address public feedback on the No Surprises Act. They include efforts to increase transparency and provide guidance for resolving billing disputes. Find out more about these important changes.
What Is an Annual Report?
August 4, 2022
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Your healthcare business entity (LLC, PLLC, or corporation) must file an annual report to remain in good standing. What do you need to know?
Business Associate Agreement (BAA) Basics
July 8, 2022
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When do you need a business associate agreement (BAA)? Are there situations in which you should decline to enter into one? Learn what it means when you sign the dotted line.
Can You Sell Groupons for Healthcare Services?
June 6, 2022
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Selling Groupons for healthcare services could implicate several laws. We explore a few of the relevant ones.
Unclaimed Property Laws and Your Healthcare Practice
May 27, 2022
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Some states are cracking down on unclaimed property violations, and healthcare practices have been subject to enforcement. Learn tips for staying compliant with the unclaimed property laws in your jurisdiction.
Responding to Mental Health Emergencies: Legal Considerations
May 26, 2022
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When a patient is having an active mental health emergency, what are your obligations? What does the law allow? We address some common questions.
How Do I Get Paid? Understanding Compensation Arrangements for Mental Health Practices
May 12, 2022
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How can you bring in more clients and generate new business without running afoul of healthcare laws?
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