Starting a business is exciting. You are embarking on a new adventure with your partners. The future is full of opportunity and ways to make money, get new clients, and expand. However, running a business is more complicated than enjoying these benefits. Getting along with your business partners when the company faces challenges can be […]
Any business that handles healthcare is in a unique position where they must blend business with providing medical care. The sensitive nature of the industry makes it one of the most regulated in the United States. It is vital for any healthcare operation to understand the laws that have been created to help guide them […]
No local government wants a citizen to suffer a serious injury due to an employee’s negligence. But, these types of accidents can happen because of a faulty sidewalk or unsafe playground equipment, or at a neighborhood event. It’s the job of local governments and municipal employees to address potential risks before harm comes to others. […]
There are many laws your hospital must follow, but the Stark and HIPAA laws are two of the most important. The key to compliance with these laws and their related regulations is rigorous, thorough procedures. It isn’t enough to simply write your procedures in a handbook. You also have to train your doctors, support staff, […]
By: Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq. and Wayne H. van Halem, CFE, AHFI This is a reprint of the article that was published in last week’s Medtrade Monday. Medtrade Monday and the two authors decided to run this article a second time because of the importance of the topic. Note that Jeff and Wayne will present […]
By: Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq. A common question asked by pharmacies is whether they can subsidize a physician’s expenses. Examples include: May a pharmacy pay a physician’s out-of-pocket expenses to attend a continuing education conference? May a pharmacy purchase equipment (such as iPads) for the physician’s employees to use at the physician’s office? To answer […]
