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?
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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.
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?
What On-Call Physicians Should Know About EMTALA
April 28, 2022
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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.
Am I Still Allowed to Keep Paper Records, or Are Electronic Medical Records Required?
April 27, 2022
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Many healthcare practice owners ask us: “Can we use paper records for our patients? What legal issues might arise if I do?” If you’re a provider who prefers pen and paper, find out the answers.
“But Everyone Else Is Doing It!”: Why Common Activities Can Get You In Trouble
March 31, 2022
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You’ve observed colleagues and competitors engaging in business practices that your attorney says aren’t permissible. Does that give you cover? We discuss how to assess the situation.
What Is “Training” For Compliance Purposes?
March 17, 2022
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What’s required when the government mandates that you train your staff on compliance issues? How do you know if your training meets the standard?
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