New HHS Rule Protects Patient Privacy Under HIPAA and HITECH
Much-anticipated regulation protects patient privacy under HIPAA and HITECH
Is it fee-splitting to share profits in an acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathic, or MD physician group?
An acupuncture student from Northern California wrote in asking the following question about fee-splitting, kickbacks, Stark / self-referral, and group practices.
Weight Loss Advertisements Found Deceptive and Misleading – Conspiracy and Healthcare Fraud Violations
The 1-800-GET-THIN ad campaign is embroiled in a criminal investigation for healthcare fraud and other violationsThe FDA and FBI are investigating.
California medical board regulates medical volunteers who are licensed in other states
California is an early adopter once again, this time with respect to regulating medical volunteers.
California Chiropractic Board Adopts New Regulations for the Use of Laser in Chiropractic
The Board of Chiropractic Examiners in California has adopted new regulations for the use of lasers in chiropractic
Healing Methods 101 – Pet Therapy
Now I've heard it all - two dogs in a pet therapy program with hi-tech names. Want to guess? They are called "Twitter" and "Blackberry."
Case Study: Branding Your Medical Spa or Anti-Aging Clinic—Legal Considerations—Part 2 (Branding & Marketing)
Branding your medical spa, longevity center, or anti-aging clinic raises legal and regulatory challenges that a skilled healthcare attorney can help you navigate
Health Care Reform – Legal – Part 2: The New Regulatory Landscape
Health care reform will continue with a myriad of legal and regulatory changes over the next few years.
Health Care Reform – Legal & Regulatory – Part 1: The Supreme Court Opinion
In National Federation of Independent Business, et al. v. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, et al., the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the so-called “individual mandate” in [...]
