Health Care Proxy vs Durable Power of Attorney

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.

Can Medical Offices Go Corporate?

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 [...]

What Are FDA Warning Letters and How Do They Impact You?

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 [...]

Corporate Practice of Medicine

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 [...]

AKS Safe Harbors

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 [...]

Can an RN Start an IV Hydration Business?

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 [...]

Are Kickbacks Illegal?

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 [...]

Does Stark Law Apply to Medicaid Patients?

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 [...]

Doctor Not Paying Rent for Surgery

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 [...]

How to Transfer Medical Records Between Doctors Safely

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 [...]