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Legal Aspects of Buying or Selling a Healthcare Practice in California

By Art Kalantar |

The decision to buy or sell a healthcare practice is a significant one, with far-reaching implications for your professional and financial future. Whether you are a doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare provider, understanding the legal aspects of this process is crucial to ensure a smooth transaction and to protect your interests. In this blog… Read More »

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Protecting Your Professional License: Legal Strategies for California Healthcare Providers

By Art Kalantar |

For doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, perhaps nothing is more important than maintaining a professional license. Unfortunately, your medical practice can come under attack from many different corners, and the medical license is often a casualty of such attacks. Below, we discuss some of the legal strategies you can employ to protect your… Read More »

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Preparing for and Responding to Medicare and Medi-Cal Audits in California

By Art Kalantar |

Healthcare providers in California face a challenging regulatory environment. One of the critical aspects of this environment is the scrutiny imposed by Medicare and Medi-Cal audits. These audits are conducted to ensure compliance with billing and coding practices and to prevent fraud and abuse. The stakes are high, and thorough preparation can be key… Read More »

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Compliance With Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law: What California Healthcare Providers Need to Know

By Art Kalantar |

Medical providers in California must comply with a long list of state and federal laws that touch every aspect of their practice. These laws can be intricate and complex, and legal violations can be costly. One of the more intricate areas with steep fines per violation involves the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. These… Read More »

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Protecting Your Practice: Proactive Measures to Prevent Healthcare Fraud

By Art Kalantar |

An allegation of healthcare fraud, if proven, could mean the end of your medical practice, the loss of your medical license, and countless other adverse consequences. Even without an employee committing outright intentional fraud, a pattern of mistakes or questionable activities can bring your practice under unwanted scrutiny and force you on the defensive…. Read More »

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Terminating a Physician-Patient Relationship

By Art Kalantar |

The physician-patient relationship is a cornerstone of healthcare, built on trust, mutual respect, and professional integrity. However, there may be circumstances when a physician wishes to terminate this relationship. In California, the process is governed by specific legal and ethical guidelines to protect both parties and avoid liability for patient abandonment. Read more about… Read More »

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How to Prevent Healthcare Fraud

By Art Kalantar |

Healthcare fraud is an issue that can result in serious legal consequences, financial loss, and damage to a healthcare provider’s reputation, not to mention the loss of a medical license and even jail time. If you’re a California doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider, it’s crucial to be proactive about preventing healthcare fraud in… Read More »

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Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Compliance Issues

By Art Kalantar |

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is a powerful tool for diagnosing critical health issues, but the cost of a CPET evaluation can easily run to thousands of dollars. Medicare reimbursement is available, but only if the patient’s medical record is well-documented to substantiate the medical necessity of the service. Failing to comply with applicable rules… Read More »

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Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Billing Compliance Rules

By Art Kalantar |

Chronic Care Management (CCM) is a vital component of healthcare, particularly for the care of patients with multiple chronic conditions. It provides a structured approach to help patients manage their health conditions more effectively, reducing the risk of hospital admissions and improving one’s overall quality of life. As beneficial as CCM is, its provision… Read More »

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What Is the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute?

By Art Kalantar |

The anti-kickback statute (AKS) is one of the federal government’s most powerful enforcement mechanisms for federal healthcare fraud and abuse laws. Agencies including the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) can use the AKS to… Read More »

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