These arrangements are not without risk and should be properly tailored to comply with the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark and other applicable laws and regulations.
Read More »Selecting the right computer hardware
Computer prices are rock bottom nowadays. But does this mean you should simply run out to the nearest electronics or office store and snatch up the cheapest one available?
Read More »Overlooked benefits of Health Savings Accounts
Technically speaking, it is a tax-exempt trust or custodial account that is established with a qualified trustee for the benefit of an eligible individual, as well as his or her spouse and dependents.
Read More »Sarbanes-Oxley Act’s impact on physicians
A growing number of health care organizations have begun to adopt its principles in their corporate governance programs. Physicians are becoming increasingly involved as CEOs, directors and committee members in a number of these enterprises.
Read More »New bankruptcy law affects retirement plans
Since legal battles between debtors and creditors are often played out in bankruptcy, much of the law in the area of asset protection arises in the context of bankruptcy proceedings.
Read More »Challenges for the foreign physician
Legal regulations, exploitative employers and bureaucratic delays can make you feel like giving up on your American dream. But knowing your rights can help you avoid common traps and, when pitfalls do occur, how to navigate your way out.
Read More »Growth of electronic medical records
Obstacles to acquiring EMRs are softening, while recent developments may spur skeptics and fence-sitters to consider making an investment in EMR sooner, rather than later.
Read More »Make taxes part of your investment planning
Gaining an understanding of how your investments affect your taxes is a must if you want to plan the most tax-efficient program and achieve your most important goals.
Read More »Selecting a partner in a medical practice
Take to heart how important the partnership decision is and the pain (financially, emotionally and otherwise) you may suffer if the wrong decision is made.
Read More »Legal barriers to electronic health records
For those contemplating implementation of an electronic health records system, there will be significant legal issues to resolve that increase in importance as the complexity of the system deployment increases.
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