By: Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq. A pharmacy lives in the proverbial “glass house.” It is subject to scrutiny by the State Board of Pharmacy (“Board”), DEA, FDA, and PBMs and other third party payors. At the end of the day, the Board is the most important agency in the pharmacy’s life. Without a license, the […]
By: Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq. In the real world, it is common for a business to outsource marketing to a marketing company. Unfortunately, what works in the real world often does not work in the pharmacy universe. An example of this has to do with marketing companies. If a marketing company generates patients for a […]
By: Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq. From Day 1 of competitive bidding, the DME industry sounded the alarm that the program would be unworkable. Industry stakeholders pointed out: “Low ball bidders” would submit bids in multiple CBAs…with no ability to take care of patients in those CBAs. “Low ball bidders” wanted to “scoop up as many […]
By: Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq. In my July 9, 2018 Medtrade Monday article, I discussed the Family Rehab, Inc. v. Azar case in which (i) the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Federal District Court (the trial court) had jurisdiction to grant a Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) and Temporary Injunction, if the facts […]
If you run a medical practice, you may think you only need a healthcare attorney if you are faced with a lawsuit. Not only do healthcare attorneys offer you legal representation, they also help with your operations. These professionals can guide you in what accreditation certifications make you stand out and what standards you must […]
There are many reasons why you may want to sell your business. Maybe you’re ready to retire and don’t have someone to take over once you do. You may have decided that you’re ready to move on to your next venture. No matter the reason, there are always concerns and questions that can come up […]
In today’s legal landscape, labor and employment regulations are shifting. Changes are happening to laws about everything from disputes with work schedules to paid sick leave. As an employer, it’s smart to ask yourself if you need to hire a labor and employment attorney. In most cases, doing this is an important move. A labor […]
