Author Archives: rodinlegal

Obtaining a New Job: Important Transition Considerations

Posted on July 27, 2018

It is not uncommon for practitioners to change jobs and join a new practice during the course of their career. When first considering a change in employment, it is imperative to immediately review the current employment contract and examine the … Continue reading →

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Practitioners: What You Need to Know About the GDPR

Posted on June 29, 2018

As of May 25, 2018, the GDPR, which stands for the General Data Protection Regulation, was implemented in the European Union (EU). This regulation is much more expansive than our United States HIPAA law, and its coverage area is quite … Continue reading →

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Does the Changing Healthcare Landscape Affect Doctor-Patient Privilege?

Posted on June 1, 2018

In most scenarios, doctor-patient privilege that is protected by HIPAA takes priority—similar to the way attorney-client privilege is treated. However, what was once a certainty is being challenged in the courts, primarily due to the increase of physicians who are … Continue reading →

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The Murky Waters of Continuous Treatment Just Got Murkier

Posted on April 27, 2018

The recent case of Lohnas v. Luzi, 2018 N.Y. Slip Op 01114 (February 15, 2018) brings the implications of the continuous treatment doctrine to the forefront. In this case, a physician performed shoulder surgery on a patient in 1998. The patient … Continue reading →

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When a Non-Compete Is Non-Enforceable

Posted on March 28, 2018

In most instances, when a physician is hired at a practice, he or she must agree to a non-compete clause. By agreeing to this clause, the physician will be restricted on where they can continue to practice and render services … Continue reading →

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PC vs PLLC: Choosing Your Business Structure

Posted on February 27, 2018

In New York State, professionals who are licensed through the Department of Education can structure their businesses in two ways: as a professional corporation (PC) or a professional limited liability company (PLLC). Under New York Law, both structures provide identical … Continue reading →

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Understanding Patient Consent Forms

Posted on January 27, 2018

To patients, consent forms might be viewed as a simple and standard document. These are forms that patients are now accustomed to receiving prior to any treatment. However, if you are a practitioner, it is critical for your consent forms … Continue reading →

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Moving Your Healthcare Practice Forward in 2018

Posted on December 20, 2017

For physicians, dentists, and all healthcare practitioners, as 2017 comes to a close, it is time to think about the goals for your practice moving forward into 2018. Are you looking to take on new employees? Are you looking to … Continue reading →

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Technology Affects All Healthcare Practices

Posted on November 27, 2017

Technology is prominent in all aspects of our society—and this is true in the healthcare field as well. The majority of healthcare practices are already paperless, which includes not only medical charts but also digital x-rays and the mandated electronic … Continue reading →

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An Informed Staff is Vital for a Smooth Practice Transition

Posted on October 26, 2017

Our previous two articles have explored what to do when you purchase a practice, including retaining patients and starting to make the practice your own.   Part 3 of this series explores an equally important, concurrent task: ensuring that your … Continue reading →

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