Five Tips for Telemedicine Success
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Five Tips for Telemedicine Success

Telemedicine has become a means for patients to overcome numerous barriers to healthcare access. But challenges still exist, including technology, insurance coverage, comfort level, and regulatory compliance. In this blog, we explain why telemedicine is so important in the post-pandemic world, offer advice for providers who may be considering incorporating telemedicine into their practice, and…

Decoding the Future: 10 Forecasts for the 2024 Healthcare Market by a Legal Expert
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Decoding the Future: 10 Forecasts for the 2024 Healthcare Market by a Legal Expert

As a healthcare lawyer, 2023 was a pretty unusual year with the sudden entrance of a number of new players into the healthcare marketplace and a rapid retrenchment of others. With innovation showing no signs of slowing down in the year ahead, healthcare providers should consider how to adapt to improve the patient experience, increase…

Department of Justice War on Healthcare Fraud: Expanding and Taking Action
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Department of Justice War on Healthcare Fraud: Expanding and Taking Action

On November 7, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ), led by John “Fritz” Scanlon, shared some big plans to tackle healthcare fraud. This plan shows a strong effort to fight against dishonest practices in the healthcare sector. One major part of the plan is to increase the number of healthcare fraud prosecutors, which is currently…

Legal Tips for Supervising Physicians of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs/PAs)
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Legal Tips for Supervising Physicians of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs/PAs)

The healthcare field is changing, and we’re relying more on advanced practice providers (APPs), like nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), because there’s a growing need for healthcare services. While teaming up with doctors has its benefits, it also means that partnership comes with a certain set of legal implications and responsibilities for the…

Is Having Physician Contracts Reviewed Worth It?
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Is Having Physician Contracts Reviewed Worth It?

Unlocking the Physician’s Contracts Code: Why You Need a Review If you’re a doctor, you’ll likely encounter job contracts at some point in your career, whether you’re just starting out, in the middle of interviews, or well into your profession. These contracts can be packed with complicated legal terms and conditions, so it’s important to…

Understanding the Sale of Practice Agreements
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Understanding the Sale of Practice Agreements

Selling or buying a healthcare practice can be a tricky process. One of the most important documents you need for this is the healthcare practice agreement. This paper spells out the sale details and sets the rules for the buyer and seller. If you’re a healthcare practice owner, it’s crucial to grasp the key parts…

Exploring Pharmacy Sales in Texas: What You Should Know
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Exploring Pharmacy Sales in Texas: What You Should Know

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a pharmacy in Texas, it’s important to understand how the process works in the state. It can be a bit complicated and take some time, but if you have the right information, you can make smart decisions and make the transaction go smoothly. In this blog, we’re going…

What Doctors Need To Know About Buying Into a Medical Practice or Surgery Center
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What Doctors Need To Know About Buying Into a Medical Practice or Surgery Center

Being a part-owner of a medical practice can be an exciting and rewarding step for a doctor. There are various ways to achieve this, such as starting your practice from scratch or buying an existing one. However, another option that offers a smoother transition is becoming a partner in an existing practice. But what exactly…

Management Services Agreements
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Management Services Agreements

Management Services Agreements (MSAs) provide healthcare providers with many benefits. They help make things run smoothly and give doctors more time to focus on treating patients. They also allow non-doctors to get involved in the growing healthcare market. However, when doctors and contractors work together, there can be legal issues involving healthcare laws at the…

Ten Important Things to Include In a 1099 Independent Contractor Agreement
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Ten Important Things to Include In a 1099 Independent Contractor Agreement

Hiring independent contractors can be a smart move for your business. It helps you get specialized skills and extra help without the costs of hiring full-time employees. But dealing with those long and complicated 1099 independent contractor agreements can be scary. These agreements are super important when you bring in freelancers to work for you….