Does the Stark Law Apply to Ambulatory Surgery Centers?
It is not uncommon for a physician or specialist to refer their patients to another doctor or clinic that is better equipped to handle their …
It is not uncommon for a physician or specialist to refer their patients to another doctor or clinic that is better equipped to handle their …
Hospice is a type of health care focused on providing end-of-life care to terminal patients. Yearly, over 1 million patients are admitted to hospice care …
Even three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there still is widespread misinformation regarding the virus. Physicians, as certified medical experts, are typically …
Home health care is becoming more common in today’s climate, especially after the pandemic. While traditional healthcare is always a vital component of the industry, …
It is commonly known that healthcare hours are highly demanding and require long shifts for their employees. Due to this, the environment and culture of …
Medical conditions are not typically something patients feel comfortable promoting for obvious privacy reasons. Because of this, patient information is legally kept confidential and protected …
Medical practices of all types are subjected to various regulations from business formation to HIPAA compliance, and everything in between. Depending on the circumstances, these …
Physicians and drug and alcohol treatment facilities have the duty to keep their client’s information confidential and protected. The Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title …
Medicare audits are assessments put in place to reduce improper payments to practices abusing the healthcare program. There are several types of audits: …
Individuals, often called “whistleblowers,” who come forward with claims of fraud and associated crimes can face significant backlash and retaliation, especially if the claims are …