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Changes To Provider Enrollment

Hi, my name’s Denise Leard. I’m a healthcare regulatory attorney with the law firm of Brown & Fortunato. We’re based in Amarillo, Texas, but I have a large national practice where I work with providers and suppliers all over the United States, helping them with various issues. Today I want to talk to you about […] More...

The Importance of Mediation And Arbitration in Healthcare Disputes

Transcript Hi. My name is Brad Howard and I’m an attorney here at Brown and Fortunato. I work with a team of attorneys that assist clients around the country to resolve their business disputes. All healthcare providers, whether hospitals, pharmacies, durable medical equipment providers, or physician practices have business disputes in many cases with insurance […] More...

What Is Commercial Real Estate Litigation?

Most attorneys focus on one area of practice, like litigation or real estate law, but there are those that are knowledgeable about both. Litigation is difficult on its own, but throw in commercial and residential real estate issues and you’ll need a knowledgeable AND experienced attorney on your side. If you are faced with commercial […] More...

How Can Legal Consultation Help With Your Business?

Businesses face a number of legal issues every day. Some hire attorneys when they are in trouble while others have them on staff at all times. Did you know you can also hire an attorney when you need consultation on specific legal matters? This can help you accomplish many things, including keeping your business compliant […] More...

Facing Bet-The-Company Litigation? Here’s What You Need To Know!

Although “bet-the-company” litigation is a relatively new term, this type of legal issue is not new. It refers to litigation that is so high-risk that it can cause a business to have to shut down if not successful. It could make a company unable to perform business or result in the loss of intellectual property, […] More...

Swearing in of Two New Attorneys to Practice in Texas

Jared W. Barton and Jared H. Starr have met all the requirements for admission to the State Bar of Texas and were sworn into legal practice on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, by Chief Justice Brian Quinn. Jared W. Barton joined Brown & Fortunato as a member of the firm’s Litigation Group. He is a member […] More...

GER And DIR Fees From PBMs

Pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers have had a business relationship with each other since the 1960s. Today, PBMs function as intermediaries between insurers, drug manufacturers, and pharmacies. Because they do so much within the industry, it is logical for them to charge fees for revenue. These include GER and DIR fees, which affect pharmacies in […] More...

Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Drafting A Contract

Contracts are complex documents that are required when starting and running a business. When drafting these documents, you must be aware of your own policies as well as local, state, and federal regulations. It is important to be aware of what can happen if your contracts aren’t created properly as well. Here are some mistakes […] More...

The Importance of Legislation In The Workplace

There are over 180 workplace laws regulated by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Small and large business owners alike should know that following these laws is vital. This is for the benefit of employees, business owners, and the workforce as a whole. Here are some of the most significant laws and regulations in the […] More...

The Newest Proposed Changes to The Stark Law And The Anti-Kickback Statute

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced proposed changes to the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Civil Monetary Penalty Law in 2019. The changes clear up issues with the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute as well as offer new exceptions […] More...