Tag Archives: Stephanie Rodin

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

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

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 by

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 by

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 by

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

Posted on March 29, 2017 by

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 by

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 by

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 by

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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HIPAA and Third-Party Contracts: What You Need to Know!

Posted on November 22, 2016 by

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 →

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How Does a Practitioner Remove a Patient from Their Practice Legally?

Posted on October 21, 2016 by

There are many reasons for dismissing a patient from your practice. This may involve a patient that has been with you for many years or not that long, but someone who you feel is disruptive; or there has been a … Continue reading →

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