Choosing between a Management Services Organization (MSO) and a Professional Corporation (PC) is one of the most consequential decisions a Texas healthcare owner makes, and the answer is often both.If you already know the MSO is your path, our step-by-step guide to setting up an MSO in Texas covers formation. Dike Law Group works only...
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If you're a non-physician entrepreneur or investor wanting to enter Texas's healthcare space, you've likely seen the term Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM). It may be a confusing doctrine at first. But, you must understand it to succeed in Texas's healthcare business. So, what’s CPOM all about, and how does it impact non-physician buyers in...
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If you own or operate a physician practice in Texas, two federal laws govern nearly every financial relationship you have with other providers, hospitals, and vendors. Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute are not technicalities buried in federal code. They are actively enforced, carry severe penalties, and catch well-meaning physicians off guard every year. Many...
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Running a medical spa in Texas means navigating a dense web of regulations, and few requirements carry more legal weight than the good faith exam. Get it wrong and you are not just looking at a patient complaint. You are looking at licensing board action, regulatory penalties, and potential criminal liability.Many med spa owners and...
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Running a medical practice in Texas means wearing a lot of hats. Between managing patients, overseeing staff, handling billing, and growing your business, it is easy to treat HIPAA compliance as something you will get to eventually. That mindset is exactly what federal investigators are counting on.HIPAA violations do not only happen at large hospital...
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You spent months choosing the perfect name for your medical practice. It reflects your specialty, your values, and the experience you want patients to have. But without a trademark, that name is vulnerable. Another provider could register it first, a competitor could use something nearly identical, and you could lose the brand you built before...
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You spent years in medical school, residency, and fellowship. Now you have a contract sitting on your desk, and someone wants an answer in a week.That contract will govern your income, your schedule, your ability to leave, and where you can work next. Getting it wrong has real consequences. Getting it right requires knowing exactly...
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Artificial intelligence is changing how Texas physicians practice medicine. From AI-powered diagnostic tools and ambient clinical documentation software to automated billing systems and predictive analytics platforms, the technology is moving fast. And for many physicians, the promise is real: less administrative burden, faster documentation, better patient outcomes.But here is what most vendors selling you AI...
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Opening a letter from a Zone Program Integrity Contractor feels like the ground shifting beneath you. Your hands may shake a little. Your first instinct might be to call your biller, call your partner, or simply hope it is a mistake that will go away on its own.It will not go away. And what you...
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A Medicare audit letter in your mailbox can feel like the ground shifting beneath your practice. One moment you are running a clinic, serving patients, and building something real. The next, you are staring at a government document demanding records, repayments, or explanations you were not prepared to give.This guide is written for Texas healthcare...
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Your medical license is the foundation of everything you have built. The moment you receive notice of a Texas physician license suspension, your income, your patients, and your entire professional future hang in the balance. Every hour matters.Most physicians facing suspension have never been in this situation before. They feel blindsided, confused about what the...
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A letter from the Texas Medical Board can stop a physician's world cold. One moment you are seeing patients, building your practice, and planning your next growth phase. The next, you are holding a document that threatens everything you have worked for.The Texas Medical Board (TMB) investigates thousands of complaints every year. Many physicians make...
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