Health care practice administrators often receive frustrating communications from insurance companies. The last-minute requests for credentialing renewals can be especially upsetting because of the amount of information you must submit. The easiest way to handle credential renewals and recertificat
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Managing Credential Renewals - Healthcare Law Blog
Posted by bockmary7 under LegalFrom https://markkennedylaw.com 2407 days ago
Revision of the Stark Law Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol
Posted by bockmary7 under LegalFrom https://markkennedylaw.com 2421 days ago
The procedure for voluntary self-disclosure of actual or potential Stark Law (federal physician self-referral law) violations has changed. As of June 1st, 2017, those providers wishing to make a Stark Law self-referral disclosure must submit all relevant information via Form CMS-10328 which includ
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HIPAA and Its Effect on the Workplace
Posted by bockmary7 under LegalFrom https://markkennedylaw.com 2425 days ago
A group of regulations under the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 affects millions of individuals and entities in the United States, changing the daily business operations of organizations in a variety of industries. Are you one of the many whose business has
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Key Components of a Physician’s Non-Compete Agreement
Posted by bockmary7 under LegalFrom https://maxhealthlaw.com 2442 days ago
Also known as a restrictive covenant, a noncompetition clause, or covenant not to compete, a physician non-compete agreement is a clause in the contract between the employer and physician that imposes certain limits on where a physician may practice after the employment covered by the contract ends
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Understanding Litigation
Posted by bockmary7 under LegalFrom https://markkennedylaw.com 2442 days ago
Understanding Litigation Litigation involves a series of steps that may lead to a court trial An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters
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Avoiding Stark Law Violations & Penalties
Posted by bockmary7 under LegalFrom https://markkennedylaw.com 2449 days ago
Under Stark law, doctors are prevented from making self-referrals. More precisely, physicians are restricted from referring Medicare and Medicaid patients to a DHS (designated health services) provider if that provider has a financial relationship with the physician. Fines are substantial so it’s w
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When and Why Should a Growing Business Get Legal Help?
Posted by HiringHQ under LegalFrom https://www.upwork.com 2449 days ago
When does a business need the help of a legal professional? We asked a few lawyers when (and for what) they advise a growing business to get legal help. Here were their top tips.
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Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Medical Practice
Posted by bockmary7 under LegalFrom https://maxhealthlaw.com 2456 days ago
Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have become a regular part of our daily lives—there is no ignoring that fact. Many workers in the health care field use social media each day, often during work hours.
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Changes to FDA Regulation of Health-Related Apps
Posted by bockmary7 under LegalFrom https://markkennedylaw.com 2456 days ago
On July 27th of this year, the FDA announced its Digital Health Innovation Action Plan, which is intended to speed up the process(es) associated with bringing innovations in digital health to market.
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Your Intellectual Property: How to Write a Statement to Protect Yourself
Posted by HiringHQ under LegalFrom https://www.upwork.com 2458 days ago
To protect your ideas, write a protection plan, more commonly referred to as an intellectual property statement. Here’s everything you need to get started.
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