By David A. Zarett & Seth A. Nadel, Esq Every healthcare practitioner who prescribes or administers opioid-based medications should, at this point, be aware that the legal and regulatory landscape has evolved considerably in recent years. Currently one of the most hot-button issues in the medical field, opioid prescribing practices have factored prominently into an […]
Continue reading…Featured in the Journal of the Nassau County Bar Association June 2018: Understanding the Legal Implications Involving Management Services Organizations
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq., Seth A. Nadel, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq. Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C. Introduction Management Services Organizations (“MSOs”) can provide real and appreciable benefits to busy practitioners, allowing them to provide better patient care, unencumbered by the demands of micromanaging the business. MSOs can also be a […]
Continue reading…The Impact of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 on Telehealth, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute and Civil Monetary Penalties
Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, PC On February 9, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (the “Budget Act”). The Budget Act extended and modified numerous health care programs, including Children’s Health Insurance Program (“CHIP”), the CHRONIC Care Act and the Medicare Part B Improvement Act. This Alert highlights […]
Continue reading…Floyd Grossman, Michael Spithogiannis and Jessica Seidman have joined the Firm
Floyd Grossman, Michael Spithogiannis and Jessica Seidman are delighted to announce that they have joined the law firm of Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C., collectively bringing to their new home over 100 years of experience representing clients in commercial and real-estate litigation, commercial real-estate deals and other transactional matters. They are proud to […]
Continue reading…Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017
Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017 And Other Proposed Legislation Seeks to Expand Coverage of Telehealth Services Under the Medicare Program By Seth A. Nadel, Esq., Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C. Email the Author Telehealth, also referred to as telemedicine, describes the integration of remote information and communications technology into the provision of […]
Continue reading…Understanding Telemedicine
By: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq. Email the Author It is undisputed that telemedicine is the future of medicine. Telemedicine eliminates distance barriers giving providers the opportunity to render services offsite, as well as to use electronic interactive technologies to assess, diagnose and/or treat medical conditions when patients are not physically present. […]
Continue reading…Understanding Physician Employment Contracts When Joining a Hospital
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. Physicians presented with a new employment agreement from a hospital may feel as if they are unable to negotiate any of the terms and conditions contained in the agreement. While certain terms may be non-negotiable and considered industry standard, there are many provisions in a hospital employment agreement that may […]
Continue reading…Understanding Financial Arrangements Between Chiropractors And Other Licensed Healthcare Professionals
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.Email Mathew Email Stacey Overview: For many chiropractors, there are several benefits associated with working with physicians and other licensed healthcare professionals from both a clinical and financial perspective. However, prior to entering into these business structures, chiropractors must evaluate the legal implications as there are several federal and New York […]
Continue reading…Understanding Physician Partnership/Shareholders’/Operating Agreements
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq. Email Mathew Email Stacey OVERVIEW: For many physicians there are several benefits associated with partnering with one or more physicians- You can share administrative costs involving the operation of the practice, have built in coverage when you are away, and plan for the future to […]
Continue reading…Office Based Surgical Procedure Audits – How to Handle Them
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq.Email Mathew Regrettably, many physicians are receiving a letter from an insurance carrier informing the physician that the physician must repay a substantial amount of money as a result of what has been billed to the insurance carrier and paid without objection. Perhaps the most frustrating part of all is that […]
Continue reading…‘Constant Tension’: Health Care Reform and Antitrust Law
Controlling the cost of health care has become a top, albeit divisive, domestic priority for the United States. National spending on health care increased from 9.5 percent of GDP in 1985 to 16.4 percent in 2011, and is expected to rise to about 22 percent of GDP by 2038.1 With the intention of addressing this […]
Continue reading…Understanding General Business Employee Manuals
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.Email Mathew Email Stacey OVERVIEW:Employees often play a critical role in the success of a business. Although employees can often be an asset, they can also often be a liability. As the owner of your business, you are ultimately responsible for the actions of your employees. […]
Continue reading…Understanding The Process Of Starting A Chiropractic Practice
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.Email MathewEmail Stacey Introduction: For many chiropractors, the idea of opening a chiropractic practice is very appealing. The chiropractor can be his/her own boss, control his/her hours and vacation time, make his/her own decisions regarding patient care, as well as control the business operations of the practice. However, […]
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