Do healthcare markups violate fee-splitting laws?

A telemedicine healthcare startup wants to create a profitable healthcare venture by connecting patients with medical doctors, and also getting a markup off of goods and services sold to [...]

Should physicians, chiropractors, and other healthcare practitioners worry when they offer coupons for discounts to patients?

Naturally, like any other business model, augmenting one’s clientele may be a priority for medical and other healthcare practitioners. Is it legal to offer coupons and discounts?

Establishing the Physician-Patient Relationship: Telemedicine Law Often Requires It, but What does this Mean?

Establishing the physician-patient relationship is often a requirement of state telemedicine law, but what does it mean that the physician has in fact “established” the physician-patient relationship?

What doctors, users, growers and others should understand about the passage of Prop 64 and Prop 215

Learn How California’s Adult Marijuana Recreational Use and Medical Use Laws Apply to You from an Experienced California Cannabis Lawyer

The Legal Dangers Physicians Face When Working with Third Parties

Physicians regularly work with businesses who want the doctors to use their products. To encourage physicians to choose their practice over competitor practices, vendors often offer incentives. [...]

Do Discounted Vitamin Shots Create Legal Risk of Enforcement?

Anti-aging and longevity medicine is everywhere these days. From California to Florida and everywhere in between, the health, wellness and beauty industry beckons people toward the promise of [...]

Can the MSO Legally Brand the name of a Medical Clinic?

If you have a medical management company (MSO), you might be wondering, can your MSO brand itself with the same name as the medical clinic, and even license the name to the physician that owns [...]

Are you a Physician or a Health Coach? Lawyer Up!

Whether you’re a health coach or a physician trying to be a health coach, understanding these key legal issues can help you manage liability risks.

An Overview of Legal, Ethical, and Compliance Issues Governing Physician Relationships Doctors Should Know

Doctors need to understand the laws and regulations that apply to the way they bill for services, work with insurance companies, submit claims to the government, enter into business relationships [...]

What Legal Strategies Work for Multi-Disciplinary Healthcare Practices Involving MDs, DCs, and NPs?

Hello, this is Michael H. Cohen – I am a healthcare and FDA attorney and the founder of the Cohen Healthcare Law Group. I am going to talk today about multi-disciplinary clinical healthcare [...]