You built the MSO to protect your business: separate entities, physician in clinical control, a management fee. Between that advice and real implementation, many operators cross lines regulators pursue.These rules are the compliance backbone of every Management Services Organization. Still designing the structure? Our guide to setting up an MSO in Texas covers formation. This...
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You built your Management Services Organization with purpose. Now a partner wants out, regulators are asking questions, or the structure no longer fits.Unwinding an MSO is not like dissolving an ordinary LLC. Done wrong, it exposes a medical license, invites a federal fraud inquiry, or leaves you holding liability. If you are rebuilding rather than...
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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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Buying a healthcare business in Texas is exciting. Whether you are an investor, a nurse practitioner, a serial entrepreneur, or a business-minded professional looking to enter the healthcare space, the opportunity is real and the industry is growing fast.But there is a legal doctrine that stops many buyers cold before they ever open their doors....
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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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Receiving notice that a complaint has been filed against you with the Texas Medical Board (TMB) can feel like the ground is shifting beneath you. Everything you have built, your practice, your reputation, your license, suddenly feels uncertain.The reality is that many Texas Medical Board complaints are dismissed without formal action. But the outcome depends...
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Texas is one of the most active states in the country for medical spa growth. From Houston to Dallas, Frisco to Austin, new med spas are opening every month, and the industry shows no signs of slowing down.But here is where many aspiring owners run into trouble: a med spa is not a day spa....
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Opening a medical spa in Texas is one of the most exciting business opportunities in healthcare today. The demand for aesthetic treatments is growing fast, profit margins are strong, and the entrepreneurial appeal is real. But here is what catches many aspiring owners off guard: a medical spa is not just a beauty business. In...
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A knock from federal investigators. An unexpected audit letter from the Department of Health and Human Services. A billing discrepancy that suddenly becomes a criminal inquiry. For Texas healthcare providers, Medicare fraud allegations can escalate from a paperwork issue to a career-ending crisis in a matter of weeks. If you are a physician, clinic owner,...
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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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You have a business idea, a solid team, and the drive to build something in healthcare. But there is one problem: Texas law restricts who can own a medical practice. If you are not a licensed physician, you may feel like the door is closed before you even get started. That is where a Management...
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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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