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Noteworthy speeches in 2010: On December 11, 2010, Jeremy Miller spoke on Stark and Fraud and Abuse Compliance for the NORCAP 2010 Educational Forum in San Francisco, California. On October 20, 2010, Jeremy Miller spoke on health reform for the Inland Empire Chapter of the California Society of CPAs. On…
“Employment Agreements and Other Working Relationships,” Representing Physicians Handbook, Second Edition, American Health Lawyers Association
With declining reimbursement and increasing overhead and compliance costs, building a successful medical practice is tougher than ever. The last thing physicians need is costly legal problems. In my experience, many of the legal wounds suffered by physicians are self-inflicted. This article discusses areas where physicians regularly get themselves into…
A well-prepared employment agreement ensures that physicians and their groups understand what each expects of the other. Here are 10 key considerations. Learn more about the 10 key considerations at: Better Employment Agreements Southern California Physician, September 2007
A carefully drafted buy-sell agreement is essential for a medical group’s long-term well-being. Here are seven key consideration. Read more at: Better Buy-Sell Agreements Southern California Physician, August 2007
A well-considered agreement ensures an orderly transition. Breaking up is hard to do, especially if your radiology practice does not have a well-written, well-thought-out, and up-to-date buy-sell agreement. Read the full article here: Tuning Up the Buy-Sell Agreement Imaging Economics , February 2006
Joint ventures involving physicians and institutions or lay investors had fallen out of favor in recent years because of concerns about transgressing government regulations. These regulations have now been clarified leading to a resurgent interest in these arrangements. This article outlines the business principles, control issues, legal setting, and the…
Medical groups are looking at imaging services as a source of much-needed revenue. But they often lack the patient volume to justify purchasing expensive imaging equipment such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computerized tomography (CT), nuclear cameras and positron emission tomography (PET). Consequently, many practices seek partnerships with other groups,…
These are exciting times for nuclear cardiology, a rapidly expanding field which offers significant clinical and financial opportunities for cardiologists. Cardiologists are participating in nuclear medicine in a variety of ways including fixed site nuclear cameras and mobile PET systems, and through ventures with hospitals, radiologists, leasing companies, and other…
One of the surest routes to a costly fight among the physician owners of a medical group is to not have in place an up-to-date, well-thought-out buy-sell agreement. Learn how to refine your buy-sell agreement: Does Your Buy-Sell Agreement Need a Tune-Up? Medical Group Management Update, October 1, 2000
It has been perceived that many of the latest ideas in health care begin in California and move eastward. And, frequently, people in other parts of the country do seek the advice of California physicians, administrators, consultants and attorneys on how to deal with the next great healthcare trend. More…
Without realizing it, orthopaedists may be making illegal ancillary service referrals to their own group. How can that happen? The answer lies in a group’s legal and business structure and the physician compensation formula. These may not comply with the Stark II law and related regulations proposed last year. Learn…
On April 5, a jury in Kansas City, Mo., convicted two physicians, Robert LaHue, DO, and Ronald LaHue, DO, and two former Baptist Medical Center administrators of violating the Medicare- Medicaid antikickback law. The physicians were convicted of receiving illegal kickbacks for referring their nursing home patients to the hospital….
With the difficulties even the largest health plans are having managing risk contracts, more physicians are likely to find themselves with a substantial number of delayed or unpaid claims. In spite of these ominous trends, physicians can reduce their risk of working for free. Find out more at: Stiffed –…
Without realizing it, physicians may be making illegal referrals to their own group. Learn how to prevent making illegal referrals at: Are you Making Illegal Referrals? American Medical News, January 18, 1999