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Healthcare Compliance and Laser Treatments – Part Two
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted March 18, 2025

Healthcare Compliance and Laser Treatments – Part Two

Laser technology is being used for many different types of medical treatments including surgery, dermatology, eye care, and dental care. Medical providers need to understand the healthcare [...]

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MSO Ownership issues for Medical Spas
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted July 22, 2024

MSO Ownership issues for Medical Spas

Healthcare providers and non-healthcare providers who wish to operate a medical spa need to understand the laws in their state that determine who can own a medical spa and who can manage a medical spa.

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MSOs and Compliance Issues for Anti-Aging Aesthetic Clinics
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted March 22, 2024

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 [...]

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The MSO/Physician Contract: Compliance with Stark Law’s personal service agreement and the fair market value compensation exceptions.
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted March 15, 2024

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 [...]

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How MSOs Can Help Medical Practices After a Merger or an Acquisition – Part Two
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted December 18, 2023

How MSOs Can Help Medical Practices After a Merger or an Acquisition – Part Two

How a Managed Service Organization (MSO) can help a medical practice that recently acquired or merged with another medical practice address Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute requirements.

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How MSOs Can Help Medical Practices After a Merger or an Acquisition – Part One
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted September 22, 2023

How MSOs Can Help Medical Practices After a Merger or an Acquisition – Part One

The advantages and risks of using an MSO after your medical practice buys another medical practice or merges with another medical practice.

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How MSOs Help Medical Practices with Office and Equipment Rental
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted April 15, 2023

How MSOs Help Medical Practices with Office and Equipment Rental

Managed Service Organizations Can Help Medical Practices Comply with Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and Corporate Practice of Medicine Laws

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MSOs For Nursing Businesses
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted January 8, 2023

MSOs For Nursing Businesses

Nurse practices may consider using a managed service organization (MSO) to address corporate practice of medicine, anti-referral, and other compliance laws

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MSOs For Oncology Practitioners
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted January 1, 2023

MSOs For Oncology Practitioners

Oncology practices may consider using a managed service organization (MSO) to address corporate practice of medicine, anti-referral, and other compliance laws

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How to Use a Management Services Organization for Profit if you’re a Doctor, Nurse, or Entrepreneur
By Staff
In Webinar
Posted April 18, 2022

How to Use a Management Services Organization for Profit if you’re a Doctor, Nurse, or Entrepreneur

This video is excerpted from a Webinar held by Clara Salvai, Matthew Stokke, and Molly Fashola on April 14th, 2022. We are sharing some legal industry insights to the ever changing landscape of [...]

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The New Stark and AKS Laws
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted February 15, 2022

The New Stark and AKS Laws

Physicians and medical practices should review their MSO and referral arrangements to help comply with the new Stark Law and AKS changes.

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Healthcare Business and Transaction Issues for Medical Practices
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted May 15, 2021

Healthcare Business and Transaction Issues for Medical Practices

Legal, business, compliance, and practice issues for the formation and day-to-day administrative and medical operations of medical practices and health specialties

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Healthcare Business and Transaction Issues for Medical Practices and Medical Businesses
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted April 22, 2021

Healthcare Business and Transaction Issues for Medical Practices and Medical Businesses

Legal, business, compliance, and practice issues for the formation and day-to-day administrative and medical operations of medical practices and health specialties

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When Healthcare Entrepreneurs & Medical Doctors Collaborate, Corporate Practice of Medicine Legal Issues Rule
By Michael H Cohen
In Healthcare Law
Posted August 8, 2020

When Healthcare Entrepreneurs & Medical Doctors Collaborate, Corporate Practice of Medicine Legal Issues Rule

Jill’s healthcare venture requires her to source a medical doctor (MD) who can collaborate with Jill’s startup to provide a series of innovative healthcare therapies to users

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Medical Tourism Model can raise FDA and FTC Legal Issues
By Michael H Cohen
In FDA & FTC Law
Posted July 8, 2020

Medical Tourism Model can raise FDA and FTC Legal Issues

Jane’s Herbal Healthcare Startup is an ambitious collaboration with overseas physicians who use herbal medicine to treat certain diseases, based on some theory from another, indigenous system of [...]

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Compliance Issues for Medical Fitness Centers, Gyms, and Wellness Centers – Part 3
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted March 15, 2020

Compliance Issues for Medical Fitness Centers, Gyms, and Wellness Centers – Part 3

As gyms and medical fitness centers expand the services and products they offer and depend more on physician referrals and doctor employment, compliance review becomes a must.

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When Using a Management Services Organizations (MSO) Is the Right Choice for Your Medical Practice
By Staff
In Healthcare Law
Posted October 8, 2019

When Using a Management Services Organizations (MSO) Is the Right Choice for Your Medical Practice

Managed Services Organizations help physicians focus on practicing medicine by freeing doctors from many administrative tasks. Failure to consult with an MSO healthcare lawyer can cause civil and [...]

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Smart Healthcare Venture, Smart Legal Choices
By Michael H Cohen
In Healthcare Law
Posted August 1, 2019

Smart Healthcare Venture, Smart Legal Choices

We have great passion for what you're doing for your business. We want to see you make smart choices and we're there with you every step of the way.

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How to Handle Stark and Anti-Kickback Legal Barriers When Physicians Invest in an MSO
By Michael H Cohen
In Healthcare Law
Posted September 22, 2018

How to Handle Stark and Anti-Kickback Legal Barriers When Physicians Invest in an MSO

This is a story about how Harry, a healthcare entrepreneur, worked through a proposed arrangement that was raising Stark and Anti-Kickback issues.

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Can the MSO Legally Brand the name of a Medical Clinic?
By Michael H Cohen
In Healthcare Law
Posted July 1, 2018

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 [...]

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Can an MSO control physicians given corporate practice of medicine?
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By Michael H Cohen
In Healthcare Law
Posted April 1, 2015

Can an MSO control physicians given corporate practice of medicine?

Can a medical management company or MSO control physicians given corporate of medicine concerns, especially in a strong corporate practice of medicine state? Whether the MSO can control [...]

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Is it fee-splitting for medical doctors to share revenues with non-medical business owners?
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By Michael H Cohen
In Healthcare Law, Integrative & Complementary Medicine, Medical Spa Law, Stark & Anti-Kickback Law
Posted January 8, 2015

Is it fee-splitting for medical doctors to share revenues with non-medical business owners?

"I provide medical (or acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathic, massage) services on an hourly basis and get paid a percentage of revenues in return.” Is that fee-splitting?

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