William Bacon, Author at Brown & Fortunato

Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Compliance in 2026: What Health Care Providers Need to Know

By: Matt Earl Over the past two years, few healthcare regulations have generated as much confusion as the Affordable Care Act’s nondiscrimination requirements under Section 1557. From the publication of the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) 2024 Final Rule, multiple federal court challenges, and subsequent guidance from HHS, many providers have been […] More...

Tom A. Knapp wrote “Transaction Ready: How CMS’ New 36-Month Rule is Changing the Way DME Owners Prepare for a Sale”

Tom A. Knapp wrote an article for Medtrade Monday, August 3, 2026 – “Transaction Ready: How CMS’ New 36-Month Rule is Changing the Way DME Owners Prepare for a Sale” This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. This article was prepared on a specific […] More...

Jacque K. Steelman and Jeffrey S. Baird wrote “TCPA and Text Messages”

Jacque K. Steelman and Jeffrey S. Baird wrote an article for Medtrade Monday, July 27, 2026 – “TCPA and Text Messages” This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. This article was prepared on a specific date, and the law may have changed since it […] More...

Understanding the Differences Between C Corporation, S Corporation, Partnership, and Disregarded Entity Taxation

by: Jason M. Temple Choosing the right tax classification for a business is one of the most important financial decisions an owner can make. While many people think that a business entity and its tax treatment are the same thing, they are actually separate concepts. For example, a limited liability company (LLC) may be taxed […] More...

Cara C. Bachenheimer and Jeffrey S. Baird wrote “OIG Advisory Opinion: Online Referral Management”

Cara C. Bachenheimer and Jeffrey S. Baird wrote an article for Medtrade Monday, July 20, 2026 – “OIG Advisory Opinion: Online Referral Management” This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. This article was prepared on a specific date, and the law may have changed […] More...

Healthcare M&A: Major Due Diligence Issues That Buyers Should Not Ignore

by: John Hinders Healthcare M&A transactions involve far more than reviewing financial statements and negotiating purchase agreements. Unlike acquisitions in many other industries, healthcare transactions present unique regulatory, operational, and liability risks that demand careful scrutiny before closing. Thorough due diligence helps buyers identify potential liabilities before closing, negotiate appropriate protections in the purchase agreement, […] More...

Using AI in your Healthcare Business – Responsible Vendor Management and HIPAA Compliance

By: Amanda Hobbs For those of us who lived through the format wars, the browser wars, and who may still be stubbornly holding onto our standard USB chargers and accessories before fully committing to USB-C while other folks move fast and break things, the deluge of phone calls, emails, and ads from vendors promising […] More...

Jeffrey S. Baird wrote “Latest Health Care Fraud “Takedown””

Jeffrey S. Baird wrote an article for Medtrade Monday, July 6, 2026 – “Latest Health Care Fraud “Takedown”” This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. This article was prepared on a specific date, and the law may have changed since it was written. You […] More...

Jacque K. Steelman and Jeffrey S. Baird wrote “CMS Releases Updated Fact Sheets for Competitive Bidding”

Jacque K. Steelman and Jeffrey S. Baird wrote an article for Medtrade Monday, June 29, 2026 – “CMS Releases Updated Fact Sheets for Competitive Bidding” This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. This article was prepared on a specific date, and the law may […] More...

Jeffrey S. Baird wrote “Third Party Administrators”

Jeffrey S. Baird wrote an article for Medtrade Monday, June 22, 2026 – “Third Party Administrators” This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. This article was prepared on a specific date, and the law may have changed since it was written. You should contact […] More...