Know when the Stark law applies to you
The Stark law is relevant only in situations that involve a specific set of health services and patients who use Medicare.read more
View ArticleQ&A: Patient referral incentive
Understand how the Stark and antikickback laws apply to patient referral incentives.read more
View ArticleLegal duties after selling
Understand legal responsibilities to patients once you sell your practice.read more
View ArticleMulti-site Medicare participation
Medicare permits participation by practice site so that you can participate and accept Medicare 100% of the time at one location and not another.read more
View ArticleKeeping copies of medical records has benefits
Know whether it is permissible through HIPAA to keep copies of patients' records.read more
View ArticleMaking clinical integration work
To many physicians, the current healthcare environment is complex and overwhelming. From accountable care organizations, global capitation, and value-based purchasing to episode payments, episode...
View ArticlePurchasing tail coverage
The issue of how long you will need tail coverage will turn on the statute of limitations to file a malpractice claim, which is controlled by state law.read more
View ArticleOpening a pharmacy
If you open your own pharmacy, determine whether it would be profitable.read more
View ArticlePull up your socks: Prepare for rapidly changing healthcare environment
The looming advent of value-based physician payment in Medicare ought to motivate physicians to change their behavior today, especially since commercial payers are likely to follow suit.read more
View Article'Consent to settle' clause a must in malpractice policy
Don't let your malpractice insurer settle a case without your agreement.read more
View ArticleQuality compensation increasingly a factor in physician compensation
As more and more organizations shift to pay-for-performance compensation, practices that stick to the once-dominant pay-for-productivity model soon may find themselves in the minority.read more
View ArticleThe Stark realities your group needs to know
The law regarding self-referral, or the Stark statute, can be a bit mystifying. Find out how to ensure that you remain compliant.read more
View ArticleUnderstanding new payment models
New payment models are not only challenging physicians financially, they are confusing. This article will clarify the most popular concepts coming into vogue and will also address some of the key...
View ArticleKnow when the Stark law applies to you
The Stark law is relevant only in situations that involve a specific set of health services and patients who use Medicare.
View ArticleQ&A: Patient referral incentive
Understand how the Stark and antikickback laws apply to patient referral incentives.
View ArticleLegal duties after selling
Understand legal responsibilities to patients once you sell your practice.
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