Should I Establish a PLLC or an LLC for My Illinois Healthcare Practice?
December 10, 2020
How do you know whether to choose a PLLC or an LLC for your healthcare practice? Getting it wrong can hold up your IDFPR registration. We review the basics.
What Is the Corporate Veil and How Do You Avoid Piercing It?
December 4, 2020
If you've established a corporate entity to limit your personal liability for your business or healthcare practice, beware of the missteps that can undermine this protection.
I’m a Psychologist. How Do I Get Prescribing Authority in Illinois?
November 29, 2020
Both patients and providers benefit when a practice offers a range of therapies. Find out how licensed clinical psychologists in Illinois can obtain the license needed to write prescriptions for their clients.
Tread Carefully With Promises and Claims—or Face the FTC’s Wrath
November 23, 2020
Are there limitations on what you can claim about your health products and services? What are the consequences of violating those limitations? Learn how to avoid common marketing and advertising mistakes that bring unnecessary liability.
Self-Referrals and Kickbacks: Navigating Federal and State Healthcare Laws
November 14, 2020
How do you comply with both state and federal laws governing kickbacks and self-referrals when those laws don’t align? We summarize some of the state laws and discuss how to navigate the differences with federal law.
HIPAA Right of Access: Six Reasons That Practices Get Busted
November 13, 2020
The federal government has become laser-focused on ensuring individuals’ timely access to their health records. Learn about the common ways that practices have triggered complaints that cost thousands of dollars and brought ongoing government scrutiny.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Your Healthcare Practice Needs to Know
October 23, 2020
When your employee requests time off for COVID-19-related reasons, what are your obligations? Find out how the FFCRA applies to your practice or business.
Medicare DME Suppliers: What You Need to Know About Inadvertent Billing Fraud and False Claims Act Enforcement
October 16, 2020
The federal government has ramped up efforts to stamp out fraud, waste, and abuse. Increasingly, DME companies find themselves under the magnifying glass. We discuss how to prepare your DME business and remain compliant.
Is Your Health Application Regulated by the FDA?
October 9, 2020
The proliferation of mobile apps in healthcare has prompted the FDA to clarify its enforcement priorities. Does your medical app fall into one of the regulated categories?
Can Physical Therapists Exchange Money or Gifts for Referrals?
October 3, 2020
Referral fees may sound like a smart strategy to get more physical therapy clients, but the federal government constrains such activities. Learn why exchanging money or gifts for referrals can be problematic.