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Responding to Medical Board Complaints: When the Texas Medical Board receives a complaint, the Board acts by writing to the alleged doctor. It is crucial for doctors to reply quickly since this first step starts a clock that ensures the issue is handled quickly. However, it is advised that they...

Many compliance, legal, business, and medical considerations must be made by physician offices and other healthcare organizations. Many of these problems are related. An experienced healthcare attorney can help you navigate this maze of difficult choices. Health practices may need legal counsel ...

Online reviews are no longer only used for coffee shops and barbers. Patients have the option to post reviews for their doctors and other mental health care providers—both positive and negative. Through these reviews, practitioners can get useful information to improve their techniques. Also gain...

Importance of PLLC The term "PLLC" stands for "professional limited liability company," a corporate structure designed for licensed professionals in specialized professions such as medicine or law. Professionals such as physicians, attorneys, chiropractors, and real estate agents might use this c...

Medical Spa Medical spas, sometimes known as medi-spas or medspas, aim to mix medical procedures typically conducted in a doctor's office with a day spa experience. Anti-aging therapies are given special attention. Medical spas may now provide non-surgical anti-aging treatments that were previous...

Exceptions for Marijuana in Texas Texas enacted the Compassionate-Use Act in 2015, making low-THC cannabis products lawful for patients with intractable epilepsy for the first time in the state. It was expanded to encompass other illnesses in 2019 and 2021. What entrepreneurs need to know Patient...

What is Infusion Therapy Infusion therapy is an alternative to oral treatment that involves giving medicine through the use of a sterile catheter that is placed and anchored into a vein. Infusion therapy was once solely available in hospitals, but it is now available at outpatient infusion therap...

YOU DIDN'T GET A HEALTHCARE ATTORNEY Clinicians are extremely bright individuals who are accustomed to making life-or-death judgments in their fields. Because of this, many people find it challenging to recognize that they may require assistance in protecting their own and their family's interest...

Many physicians contemplating an alternative to the standard care delivery paradigm find retainer-based medicine to be an appealing possibility. The subscription-based, flat-rate payment system ensures consistent revenue based on member numbers and reduces the possible stress of a fee-for-service...

When beginning a business, you must decide what form of business entity to establish. The business structure you choose influences everything from day-to-day operations to taxes and how much of your personal assets are at risk. You should choose a business structure that gives you the right balan...

The No Surprises Act, is a federal law that protects people covered under group and individual health plans from receiving surprise medical bills when: ·       they receive most emergency services ·        non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities ·       servi...

Summer 2019 DEFENDANTS Innad Husaini, is a medical doctor and owner of Verimed Health and Medical Wellness Clinic Inc. (Verimed). Dr. Husaini's license to practice medicine was restricted in 2016. Dr. Husaini did not have the ability to prescribe controlled substances. Hanh Hong Thi Nguyen, was a...

In a 5-4 decision by the Supreme Court, the justices lifted the lower court injunctions that blocked enforcement of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Interim Final Ruling requiring healthcare worker vaccinations (CMS Rule). The CMS Rule requires : Hospitals, nursing hom...

Contracts with hospitals, private practice groups, or healthcare systems can be unpredictable, but they are essential to the operations of medical practices. They are often considered the most dangerous aspect of a doctor's life. Contracts are not written in a language that most people speak, and...

Sometimes providers create joint business arrangements with anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to enhance their fees. However, a healthcare lawyer should carefully examine the business model before it is formed to ensure it does not violate federal laws. ANTI-KI...

As the holiday season continues, physicians and other healthcare providers may feel the urge to gift some of their business acquaintances to thank them for referrals they provided during the year. However, it's important to note that doing so may run afoul of federal and state laws. Also, just be...

At the start of hiring an employee you the employer are hopeful for a long standing relationship; and why wouldn't you be! You've advertised your medical job posting on Indeed, Linkedin, and Craigslist. You've phone screened, interviewed and probably run a detailed background check on the potenti...

1.     Make sure you form a legal entity. As a healthcare business owner, you should never operate as a sole proprietor. A sole proprietorship is an organization that is not registered under state laws and offers business owners no protection. Healthcare business owners may have several options t...

A 30,60, or 90 day probationary period may sound like a good idea in theory, but may end up being a thorn in the side for both employees and employers.  What is a probationary period and is your medical office set up to handle this type of evaluation? A probationary period, or an employee trial p...

Businesses are started with different objectives. Some businesses are started to expand and grow, while other business are created with the goal to eventually sell the practice.  This is especially true for doctors and dentist who are often bought out by hospital systems or larger groups. That be...

Physicians who treat Medicare and Medicaid patients need to know about the Stark Law, especially as it relates to real estate transactions. The Stark Law is a set of laws that prevents physicians from referring Medicare or Medicaid patients to an organization that administers designated health se...