Understand the differences between a Health Care Proxy and Durable Power of Attorney, and learn why having both ensures your medical and financial wishes are protected.
Medical offices can go corporate, transitioning from physician-owned practices to entities managed by corporations, private equity groups, or healthcare management companies. While this shift can [...]
FDA Warning Letters are formal notifications issued when the FDA finds significant regulatory violations in areas like labeling, marketing, or manufacturing practices. While a warning letter [...]
The Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) is a legal doctrine that prohibits corporations and non-physicians from owning or controlling medical practices. Its purpose is to preserve physician [...]
When it comes to healthcare law, few regulations are as critical and as complex as the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). This federal law prohibits the exchange of anything of value to induce or [...]
Doctors, registered nurses and EMTs should review with an experienced healthcare attorney - corporate practice of medicine issues, medical and business practices, and other legal issues before [...]
Kickbacks are improper payments or compensation made in exchange for preferential treatment, services, or referrals. They are illegal in many industries, especially in regulated sectors like [...]
The Stark Law, also known as the Physician Self-Referral Law, is a federal statute that prohibits physicians from referring patients for certain designated health services (DHS) payable by [...]
A doctor not paying rent for a surgery space, equipment, or medical suite leads to consequences that extend beyond a typical lease default. In addition to potential eviction or legal action, the [...]
Physicians and medical practices who merge their practices, sell, or acquire a medical practice need to notify their clients about the transaction so they can make informed decisions about their [...]