Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Cardiovascular Specialists, P.C., (doing business as New York Heart Center) recently agreed to pay the United States over $1.33 Million to settle allegations that the practice violated the False Claims Act and the Physician Self-Referral Law (commonly referred to as the Stark Law). In this week’s post we will cover the practice’s actions and the […]
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Media outlets reporting on situations involving unrest and injuries(such as the recent developments in Ferguson, Missouri) often ask hospitals and medical professionals to provide information about the individuals they are treating. However, medical professionals must ensure the patient’s rights are not violated in all of the chaos that likely surrounds that treatment. In this week’s […]
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
The medical industry is undergoing major changes and the number of small physician groups joining larger hospital systems has increased in recent years. There are many benefits to merging your medical practice with a larger system but there are many things you must consider before doing so. In today’s post, we will cover four important […]
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to speak to many of you at association conventions or dealer meetings. During those presentations, I try to update you on key legal issues impacting your dealerships. Although I hope that information is helpful, I want to also make the point that some of this information must […]
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Last month the U.S. Department of Justice announced it had reached a $24.5million settlement with several Alabama-based medical practices following a lawsuit that alleged the practices violated the False Claims Act. The settlement is another example of why all medical practices and hospital systems should pay close attention to payment arrangements and transactions related to […]
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
We recently wrote about what types of third parties are considered “Business Associates” and we mentioned that, in short, a “Business Associate is any individual or company that ‘performs, or assists in the performance of’ any function or activity on behalf of a Covered Entity that involves the use or disclosure of protected health information.” […]
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
I think I can safely make the following three statements about most dealers that have been in business for the past 10, 15 or 20 years or more: The business model has changed and forced you to change priorities and learn new skills. The legal and regulatory environment in which you operate is more complicated. […]
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
In June 2012 the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the individual mandate contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as Obamacare). That holding paved the way for the ACA to move forward but recent developments may cause the Supreme Court to consider a related issue: the ability of […]
Monday, August 4, 2014
The equipment dealer industry has seen significant consolidation over the last several years and the pace is not slowing as dealers and manufacturers are pursuing ever larger dealer organizations and the resulting benefits that can be achieved if growth is done in the right way. Unlike consolidation occurring within many industries, equipment dealerships often grow […]
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
A jury recently reached a $14.75 Million verdict in Florida in a case between twoclinical laboratory companies arguing over sales and marketing practices that were potential violations of various state and federal laws. The lessons that follow are important for all medical practices. Background The case began when Ameritox, Ltd. filed suit against its […]