Author Archives: rodinlegal

You Bought Your First Practice, Now What?

Posted on September 28, 2017

So, you have purchased a practice, and you are maintaining the patients that you have inherited. When you purchased the practice, you most likely were not involved in how the prior owner ran it. Now you want to make it … Continue reading →

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When Buying a Practice, Change is Not in Your Best Interest

Posted on August 30, 2017

If you are a practitioner who just bought a practice, regardless of your specialty, the ultimate goal is to maintain the patients already in existence, as well as to drum up more business. We all know that patients have the … Continue reading →

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Management Service Organizations in Healthcare: Pros & Pitfalls

Posted on July 27, 2017

What is a healthcare management service organization? Also referred to as an MSO, this type of organization generally provides practice management and administrative support services to healthcare practices.  

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Fee Splitting: Physicians, Take Heed

Posted on July 6, 2017

Fee splitting is when revenue is shared between physician and physician, or between a physician and a third party, based upon referral sources. For example: Physician A refers a patient to Physician B. Physician B makes a hundred dollars from … Continue reading →

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Malpractice Insurance Policy: Are You Covered?

Posted on May 19, 2017

There are two different types of malpractice insurance policies: an occurrence policy and a claims-made policy. Understanding the difference, and knowing which one you have with your current employer, will help in understanding: The contract terms; What happens when you … Continue reading →

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When Employment Ends, Practitioners Must Understand the Contract’s Terms

Posted on April 27, 2017

Practitioners who voluntarily or involuntarily leave a practice should immediately revisit their original contract. It is very important that they understand how the contract and its clauses—specifically the restrictive covenants—affect their future employment.

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Independent Contractor or Employee? Even the Courts Have a Hard Time Deciding

Posted on March 29, 2017

There was a recent case with respect to a Manhattan yoga studio, which was appealed four times, to determine whether the non-staff instructors were actually employees rather than independent contractors. The matter was In Re Yoga Vida NYC, Inc (Commissioner … Continue reading →

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Protect Your Patients and Your Practice: Routine Consent Forms

Posted on February 24, 2017

Individual healthcare practitioners and practices start their doctor-patient relationships by requiring each patient to sign a consent form before the first date of treatment. This form essentially informs the patient of the type of treatment, the risks and benefits of … Continue reading →

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Protect Yourself When Modifying Employment Agreements

Posted on January 25, 2017

Recently, I have been receiving inquiries from practitioners with respect to their executed employment agreements. Various concerns have come up relating to their employer wanting to change or alter the terms in the original employment contract, and they are unclear … Continue reading →

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2016 Year in Review: 3 Areas Every Healthcare Practitioner Needs to Know

Posted on December 20, 2016

If you have your own practice, there are certain areas that are pertinent to running your practice in an efficient manner. You should be aware of these areas and if not, you should be on the lookout for next year. … Continue reading →

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