Recent Blog Posts
Common Medical Coding Mistakes
Proper coding is extremely important in the operation of a medical practice. Improper coding leads to improper billing, which can lead to significant liability and even criminal charges for a healthcare practice. Billing practices need to be clearly established and administrative staff must be properly trained in order to avoid costly mistakes. Not all… Read More »
Ways Healthcare Organizations Can Prevent and Detect Healthcare Fraud
The healthcare industry is subject to myriad laws and regulations and is under the purview of an alphabet soup of regulators. One of the reasons for such heavy regulation is the prevalence of fraud across the industry. Healthcare practices looking to protect their practices and avoid instances of fraud must take affirmative steps to… Read More »
Types of Healthcare Crimes: What are they?
Healthcare providers are subject to myriad laws and regulations and are required to report to an alphabet soup of state and federal regulators. A number of crimes are prevalent in the healthcare industry, many of which concern some type of fraud. Below, we identify some of the more common types of healthcare criminal activity…. Read More »
Types of Hospice Fraud
If you work in the hospice care industry, it is important to understand what may be considered hospice fraud. Because hospice deals with especially vulnerable patients, regulators and prosecutors are particularly wary of activity that could be construed as taking advantage of patients. Continue reading to learn about a few categories of hospice fraud… Read More »
Medical Corporation in California: What Are the benefits?
Many physicians looking to build a new practice are concerned first and foremost with the practice itself–finding a location, an office space, a roster of patients, providing effective service, etc. The legal structure of the practice, however, can be just as integral to its success. Below, we discuss some of the advantages of forming… Read More »
Hospital Hiring and Firing – How to Not Get Sued
On top of local, state, and federal regulations controlling every aspect of a medical practice, hospitals must also remain vigilant with regard to employment law concerns. Like any other employer, hospitals that terminate employees must take care to avoid any whistleblower, retaliation, or discrimination claims, in addition to adhering to regulations that apply specifically… Read More »
Tips When Selling Your Medical Practice
Mergers and acquisitions are complex procedures at the best of times. As a healthcare professional, you are likely more focused on your practice and your patients than the legal minutiae. When you decide to sell your practice, you have to dive deep into the business and legal side of things, while still keeping in… Read More »
What is Sales and Use Tax? What California hospitals should know
California’s sales tax applies generally to the sale of any merchandise in the state. The use tax applies to the use, storage, or consumption of those same goods in the state, and is paid to the CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Any retailer of tangible goods is subject to California’s sales… Read More »
How to Prepare for a DEA Surprise Audit
Finding yourself under audit by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is a jarring and harrowing prospect for anyone. Businesses or practices that involve prescribing, dispensing, or administering controlled substance medications must all register with the DEA. The DEA may audit or inspect any entity under its purview, regardless of whether it has grounds… Read More »
How to Form a Professional Corporation for Medical Entities
California has special laws and regulations that concern the formation of medical corporations. Forming a medical company requires proper knowledge of the interaction between health care law and corporate law, and there are many pitfalls for the unwary. Read on to learn about forming a professional corporation for a healthcare entity, and speak with… Read More »