Understanding the classification of employees as either exempt or nonexempt is critical for any business owner—especially in healthcare, where job roles and responsibilities can vary widely. Misclassifying an employee can lead to overtime violations, wage disputes,...
As healthcare providers, protecting patient information is mandatory under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). However, there are many times where patient information is required to be used outside of just the patient care, for...
As healthcare providers, patient consent forms are essential not only for legal compliance but also for maintaining trust with patients. These forms go beyond procedural consent and play a key role in setting expectations regarding the treatment to be rendered,...
As of January 1, 2025, a new law has taken effect in New York that provides additional paid leave for prenatal care under the New York State Paid Sick Leave Act. This change, signed into law by Governor Hochul, grants all employees in privately employed businesses an...
When working with my clients, very often I found that their legal entities are “past due”, meaning that they are not in good standing with the state. This may create an impediment for the owner if they are looking to sell their practice, looking to purchase a practice...
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