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Running a healthcare practice takes more than treating patients. There are contracts, staff, state, and federal regulations to follow. Dealing with all of these important aspects of the healthcare practice can take time away from providing excellent patient care. This is where a healthcare lawyer...

A medical director plays a central leadership role in ensuring the quality, safety, and professionalism of healthcare delivery within an institution. They oversee clinical leadership, quality, safety, and compliance within a healthcare organization and must address concerns both within and outside...

Physician employment agreements are essential for clearly outlining expectations around important features such as compensation and what each party owes the other. When physicians work part time, contracts often include added layers of complexity that should not be overlooked. Scheduling...

Healthcare providers operate in a highly regulated environment. Among the most significant federal laws are the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and the False Claims Act (FCA). While each law serves a distinct purpose, violations of the Stark Law or AKS often have cascading effects that...

A HIPAA Security Risk Analysis involves identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities to electronic protected health information and evaluating whether existing safeguards are sufficient. A proper risk analysis helps healthcare organizations understand where sensitive data may be exposed and...