Monday, April 20, 2015
[fusion_text]Business owners nationwide have been scrambling to find ways to adhere to the rules and regulations set forth in the Affordable Care Act (ACA),which was enactedin 2010. Of course, many of the provisions regulating small businesses and theirowners did not come into effect until 2015, although thisstill presented significant challenges for many. Specifically, one of […]
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
The farm equipment industry has been riding a wave of strong farm income over the last several years, leading to positive results for most in the industry. But with commodity prices falling, relatively high used inventory levels, and reduced sales forecasts by suppliers, you need to be aware of some of the unexpected risks that […]
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) encouraged doctors, health care providers, and other medical professionals to participate in Accountable Care Organizations(ACOs), which are groups of medical professionals and healthcare providers that voluntarily unite to offer comprehensive treatment to Medicare beneficiaries.Specifically, the Medicare Shared Savings Program (“MSSP”) was designedfor Medicare fee-for-service participants to transition into the ACO model. […]
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Over the course of the last several years, Seigfreid Bingham has had the privilege of representing many equipment dealerships in their sale, purchase or merger. During that process, I’ve discovered that most dealers view the transfer of new inventory (including parts) as almost an afterthought. This view is based on the confidence dealers place in the buy-back […]
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
In order to provide the highest quality of care, and to ensure patient safety on the premises, hospitals throughout the country use a system of peer reviews to assess medical staff. Specifically, a group of employed medical professionals,acting as a professional review board, may bring a peer review action against physicians based on prior conduct. Further, communications […]
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a government agency tasked with protecting consumers’ rights in the U.S., recently exercised its power in a case filed in Idaho, asserting that a healthcare acquisition within the state threatened competition, and pushed for the divestiture of the acquired group. Background of the Case In 2012, St. Luke’s Health System, […]