An up-to-date primer on billing Medicare for services rendered on behalf of physician practices by nurse practitioners and physician assistants, with a focus on the Medicare rules and regulations governing the use of these physician extenders.

After being served with a frivolous lawsuit, a doctor can request his or her defense lawyer to file a countersuit

Because the "Stark" law is generally understood to prohibit certain physician referrals, physician practices frequently overlook the fact that Stark also places limitations on their compensation plans. This article explores compensation strategies for group practices that comply with Stark.

Asset protection is only one goal and must not be addressed in a vacuum--it must be integrated with your other goals. Every strategy has side effects, so you want to be sure there is coordination.

To avoid being blind-sided with a sudden deterioration in the practice's performance, here are seven telltale signs that a practice is headed for trouble.

Your job satisfaction is likely to be enhanced if you feel comfortable that the employment relationship is a fair and equitable one for both you and the practice.

Some physicians rely on marketing as a method to obtain new patients. Not all marketing programs, however, take into consideration complex federal and state prohibitions against certain types of marketing.

Consider the integrated estate planning trust: a trust (usually offshore) established to protect assets at a time when there is no expectation that assets will need protecting.

An understanding of some of the more esoteric provisions when negotiating a medical office lease can translate into real dollars saved.

Enforcement actions provide valuable insight into the type of conduct of physician networks and their messengers that the DOJ and FTC view as anti-competitive.