Category Archives: Law

Healthcare Practitioners’ Employment Contracts Seminar in October 2020

Posted on September 23, 2020 by

Next month, I am presenting a seminar on employment contracts for healthcare practitioners through lawline.com. Lawline uses online videos and seminars to offer CLE-bearing courses to attorneys, though non-attorneys are welcome to watch and download any course materials as well. … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Consent Forms For Patients

Posted on August 26, 2020 by

Many practitioners are beginning to institute consent forms for voluntary, non-emergency treatments in an effort to limit the liability of their practices. The forms may state language similar to the following:  Coronavirus is highly contagious and there are known risks … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for Re-Opening Healthcare Practices During COVID-19

Posted on August 10, 2020 by

Healthcare practitioners must ensure their patients and staff feel safe in the practice. What steps should be taken to offer a clean, sanitized, and compliant office?  Generally, practices have already adopted protocols, such as inquiring about a patient’s covid status, … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Seminar: The Ethics of Networking for Law Professionals

Posted on August 26, 2019 by

This September I am co-presenting a seminar at the New York County Lawyers Association and through Lawline at New York Law School with Janet Falk of Falk Communications and Research on the topic “Ethically Strengthen Your Networking Skills.”  During the … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the 9-Year Anniversary of My Practice

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

This month, my practice turns nine. Back when I first began, I was not quite sure where the business would lead me — and I am happy to say that the opportunities I have had surpass anything that I could … Continue reading →

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First Job? Protect Your Career By Asking the Right Questions

Posted on April 30, 2019 by

Practitioners who are close to completing their residency or fellowship often have many questions about their first employment contract and the various clauses within it. I regularly provide educational seminars to residents and fellows at metropolitan hospitals in numerous specialty … Continue reading →

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Tele-Health and Compliance: Important Considerations You Need to Consider

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

Tele-practice is becoming increasingly common. Consultations, as well as tele-health care, are provided via Skype, Zoom or other video-conferencing platforms that preclude the need for geographical proximity between doctor and patient. For practitioners who choose to utilize this type of … Continue reading →

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Ready to Buy a Practice? 3 Guidelines for Practitioners

Posted on February 27, 2019 by

Practitioners who are ready for the next phase of their career — or eager to hit the ground running — may consider purchasing an existing practice. If you are weighing that option, here are some questions and negotiable points to … Continue reading →

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Your Malpractice Insurance: Who Owns the Policy?

Posted on January 25, 2019 by

This past October, MLMIC Insurance Company, one of the largest providers of medical malpractice in New York, became part of Berkshire Hathaway. As a result of becoming a stock company, a sum of money was to be paid out to … Continue reading →

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Practitioners and Social Media: My Selfie Could Be a HIPAA Breach??

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

Social media has become prevalent in every aspect of life. Given this, it is important that practitioners are careful about how they and their employees use social media so as not to violate any HIPAA regulations. The obvious solution is … Continue reading →

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