FTC Proposes Amendments to its Health Breach Notification Rule

The Federal Trade Commission announced that the agency will be updating its Health Breach Notification Rule to include new apps and technologies

Collaborative Practice Agreements for Independent Pharmacies

Collaborative practice agreements help pharmacists and physicians provide better healthcare to patients. The agreements need to be reviewed for federal, state, and medical board compliance issues.

How Much is a Medical Practice Worth?

Experienced healthcare lawyers work with professional medical appraisers to properly appraise a medical business so doctors understand the value of the practice they’re buying or merging with.

MSOs and Compliance Issues for Anti-Aging Aesthetic Clinics

The doctors and owners of anti-aging medical practices need to understand what procedures and treatments require FDA approval, who can perform the procedures, and many other compliance issues. An [...]

The MSO/Physician Contract: Compliance with Stark Law’s personal service agreement and the fair market value compensation exceptions.

Managed service organizations are a common strategy for helping medical practices comply with Stark law, the AKS, and the corporate practice of medicine laws – including the relationship between [...]

HIPAA Compliance for Pharmacies – Violations and FAQs

Pharmacies should consult with experienced healthcare lawyers to understand what conduct may qualify as a HIPAA violation, the penalties for violations, and to get answers to HIPAA compliance [...]

Experienced Healthcare Lawyers Understand the Regulatory Compliance Issues for Medical Mergers and Acquisitions

There are federal and state laws that regulate the sale or merger of medical practices. Experienced healthcare lawyers review the rights and obligations of the physicians and medical practices – [...]

Why Posting Patient Photographs on Social Media Accounts May Violate HIPAA and FTC Advertising Regulations

Physicians and medical practices should review the HIPAA rules, FTC requirements, and local medical rules before posting any patient photographs on social media accounts. The civil fines for [...]

Physician Recruitment Compliance Issues, Stark Law Exceptions, and MSOs

Hospitals, medical practices, and physicians need to understand the laws that regulate physician recruitment. Stark Law exceptions may help. An MSO can help newly hired doctors focus on their [...]

Key Considerations When Merging or Acquiring A Medical Practice – Part Two

Medical practices that buy or merge with other practices need to review a range of legal and healthcare compliance issues – including integration planning, financing, cultural compatibility, and [...]