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Category Archives: Law
Practitioners: What You Need to Know About the GDPR
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
Does the Changing Healthcare Landscape Affect Doctor-Patient Privilege?
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
The Murky Waters of Continuous Treatment Just Got Murkier
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
Malpractice Insurance Policy: Are You Covered?
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
Independent Contractor or Employee? Even the Courts Have a Hard Time Deciding
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
Posted in Employment Contracts, General, Law
Tagged Commissioner of Labor, Independent Contractor, Stephanie Rodin
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Protect Yourself When Modifying Employment Agreements
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
Posted in Employment Contracts, General, Law
Tagged Employer, Employment Agreement, Stephanie Rodin
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HIPAA and Third-Party Contracts: What You Need to Know!
If you are a healthcare practitioner who falls under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as a covered entity, you must follow HIPAA rules and regulations when you contract with an outside third party vendor to help you … Continue reading
Posted in General, Law, Medical Practices
Tagged HIPAA, Stephanie Rodin, Third-Party Contracts, Vendors
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