wild8prey Skip to main content

admin

Whistleblower Case: Lessons for Pharmacies

By: Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq. There is an ongoing whistleblower case involving a pharmacy that reads like a law school exam. In a typical law school exam, a hypothetical set of facts are given and the student must pick out the legal issues and discuss them. Often, there are multiple legal issues that arise from […] More...

Cara C. Bachenheimer To Launch new DC Lobbying Office of Brown & Fortunato, P.C.

Cara C. Bachenheimer To Launch new DC Lobbying Office of Brown & Fortunato, P.C. AMARILLO, Texas – Cara C. Bachenheimer, long-time advocate of the home medical equipment (HME) and complex rehab technology (CRT) industries, announced today that she will be opening a new Washington, D.C. office of Brown & Fortunato, P.C., starting June 1, 2018. […] More...

Matthew Sherwood Passes Texas Board of Legal Specialization Civil Trial Exam

Brown & Fortunato, P.C. is pleased to announce that Matt W. Sherwood has passed the Texas Board of Legal Specialization – Civil Trial exam. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifies attorneys in 21 select areas of law and is the only organization authorized to provide this service to the citizens of Texas. The Board […] More...

8 Ways Independent Review Organizations Can Help You

Healthcare providers and insurance companies often turn to the assistance of Independent Review Organizations (IROs) to collaborate on reviewing medical claims. IROs are third-party entities that can assist healthcare providers and insurers in reviewing medical claims by providing unbiased determinations. Essentially, an IRO can provide an independent decision to help medical professionals properly manage their […] More...

Purchasing The Equity Of A Pharmacy

If you want to acquire a pharmacy, you can either purchase the assets of the business or the stock of the corporation. The following can help you understand stock acquisition and the steps you can take to purchase the stock of a pharmacy. Purchasing a pharmacy through stock acquisition In a stock purchase, the buyer […] More...

The Crucial Steps You Must Take When Buying The Assets of A Pharmacy

Pharmacies are a big part of the healthcare industry, but they can be difficult to establish. First, you must purchase property, arrange deals with manufacturers and wholesalers, set-up a compliance policy, train personnel, and obtain the proper licenses. You may consider purchasing the ownership interests in a pharmacy that is already established. Alternatively, you may […] More...

Jeff Baird Discusses Pharmacies and Their Future

Jeff Baird, with Brown & Fortunato, discusses some of the current challenges that independent pharmacies are facing. Jeff talks about how independent pharmacies can set themselves apart from chains by offering niche products and services. He also discusses the need for pharmacies to seek accreditation and learning how to work with PBMs or Pharmacy Benefit […] More...

Jeff Baird Discusses the Future of DME

Jeff Baird, with Brown & Fortunato, discusses some of the current challenges that DME suppliers are facing. From competitive bidding, Medicare practices and the expectations of the retiring Baby Boomer generation, DMEs are facing more hurdles than ever before. More...