Aug 21, 2018 | Dental Practices, General, Law, Medical Practices, Partnership/Operating Agreements
When a practice is undergoing changes, it is important for practitioners to work jointly with an attorney, financial advisor, and accountant to ensure the overall protection of their practice. The lawyer concentrates on the legal compliance of the practice; the...
Jul 27, 2018 | Dental Practices, Employment Contracts, General, Medical Practices
It is not uncommon for practitioners to change jobs and join a new practice during the course of their career. When first considering a change in employment, it is imperative to immediately review the current employment contract and examine the following clauses:...
Jun 29, 2018 | General, Law
As of May 25, 2018, the GDPR, which stands for the General Data Protection Regulation, was implemented in the European Union (EU). This regulation is much more expansive than our United States HIPAA law, and its coverage area is quite large considering many different...
Apr 27, 2018 | General, Law, Medical Practices
The recent case of Lohnas v. Luzi, 2018 N.Y. Slip Op 01114 (February 15, 2018) brings the implications of the continuous treatment doctrine to the forefront. In this case, a physician performed shoulder surgery on a patient in 1998. The patient had follow-up...
Feb 27, 2018 | Buying/Selling a Practice, General, Medical Practices, Partnership/Operating Agreements
In New York State, professionals who are licensed through the Department of Education can structure their businesses in two ways: as a professional corporation (PC) or a professional limited liability company (PLLC). Under New York Law, both structures provide...
Jan 27, 2018 | General, Law, Medical Practices
To patients, consent forms might be viewed as a simple and standard document. These are forms that patients are now accustomed to receiving prior to any treatment. However, if you are a practitioner, it is critical for your consent forms to convey certain information...
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