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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021
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 […]

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021
purchasing the assets of a pharmacy
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 […]

Friday, January 22nd, 2021
man in blue shirt drafting 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 […]

Monday, August 31st, 2020
labor and employment laws 2019
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 […]

Wednesday, August 19th, 2020
doctor with one blue glove making note
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 […]

Monday, June 22nd, 2020
nurse or doctor holding a stack of files in folders
When it comes to DME and HME regulations, documentation can be one of the most frustrating aspects of compliance. If suppliers don’t show proper documentation for the necessity of providing an item, there can be serious repercussions with CMS. What happens when documentation isn’t complete? Compliance issues aren’t always about fraud or abuse. Sometimes, a […]

Wednesday, June 17th, 2020
Fiduciary duties refer to the actions and decisions that directors, officers, and business partners take on behalf of stakeholders or other partners. When professionals violate a contract or do not act in the best interest of the corporation, they may be held responsible for breaching their fiduciary duties. What are the main types of fiduciary […]