Jul 6, 2017 | Medical Practices, Partnership/Operating Agreements
Fee splitting is when revenue is shared between physician and physician, or between a physician and a third party, based upon referral sources. For example: Physician A refers a patient to Physician B. Physician B makes a hundred dollars from that referral. As a thank...
May 19, 2017 | Law, Medical Practices
There are two different types of malpractice insurance policies: an occurrence policy and a claims-made policy. Understanding the difference, and knowing which one you have with your current employer, will help in understanding: The contract terms; What happens when...
Feb 24, 2017 | General, Medical Practices
Individual healthcare practitioners and practices start their doctor-patient relationships by requiring each patient to sign a consent form before the first date of treatment. This form essentially informs the patient of the type of treatment, the risks and benefits...
Dec 20, 2016 | Buying/Selling a Practice, Dental Practices, Employment Contracts, General, Law, Medical Practices, Partnership/Operating Agreements
If you have your own practice, there are certain areas that are pertinent to running your practice in an efficient manner. You should be aware of these areas and if not, you should be on the lookout for next year. HIPAA Now that hospitals and larger medical facilities...
Nov 22, 2016 | General, Law, Medical Practices
If you are a healthcare practitioner who falls under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as a covered entity, you must follow HIPAA rules and regulations when you contract with an outside third party vendor to help you with your practice....
Oct 21, 2016 | General, Law, Medical Practices, Partnership/Operating Agreements
There are many reasons for dismissing a patient from your practice. This may involve a patient that has been with you for many years or not that long, but someone who you feel is disruptive; or there has been a breakdown in communication; or it is just not in the best...
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