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Independent Contractor or Employee – Which are you?
There are many times when health care practices may find it beneficial to have an independent contractor come into the practice who has specialized training in a particular field as opposed to hiring an employee. If you are considering hiring an employee, keep in...
No Surprises Act
The No Surprises Act is a new bill that came into effect in the beginning of 2022. It was enacted to protect patients who inadvertently receive care from an out-of-network provider that they did not choose on their own and as a result, these medical bills pose a...
What New York City Businesses Need to Know About the New COVID-19 Mandate
Across the private and public sector, New York City has mandated that as of December 27, 2021, all employees who work in industries that service the public must be vaccinated. Employers are now tasked with the responsibility of confirming that all their employees are...
Contracts – Amend or Not Amend?
During the course of employment, there are several reasons that an employer may require a change to an existing employee contract. The simplest way to address this is to provide an amendment to the contract, as opposed to an entirely new employment agreement. There...
Compensation, Benefits, Severance – What are Employees Entitled to After Termination
There may be times when there needs to be a separation between the practitioner and the healthcare practice. This can occur for several reasons, including that the business relationship is no longer viable. Whether you are the provider or the owner of the practice, it...
Coronavirus: What Should Medical/Dental Practices Do?
At the time of this writing, New York has declared a state of emergency in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. There are some questions regarding what steps medical and dental practices can make moving forward during this period of unknown. Although New York has not...
A Reminder to Practitioners About Patients’ Financial Forms
In any practice, there are a number of forms that must be signed by patients. These may include the following: HIPAA privacy forms, consent for treatment, general office policies and a health/dental history form. Invariably, there will also be a financial policy form...
Business Name Approval For Your Practice – What You Need to Know
When a practitioner is thinking of forming a new practice — or if they are purchasing a practice — forming a legal entity is often part of the process. In New York, their choices are a professional service corporation (PC) or a professional service limited liability...
Commercial Leases and Buying a Practice
Many times when a practitioner purchases a practice, they are not just purchasing the goodwill and equipment — they may also be taking over the commercial lease. Staying in the same space is often advantageous because it makes it easier for patients to continue their...
