Steven M. Harris, Esq.

Steven M. Harris, Esq., is a nationally recognized healthcare attorney and a member of the law firm McDonald Hopkins LLC. Steve has a national reputation as an advisor to business and professional organizations, counsels privately and publicly owned corporations and healthcare clients on contractual and regulatory issues, succession planning, and related transactional matters. He represents clients in acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and contract disputes. In addition to acting as a business advisor, Steve serves as a member of various boards of directors. Steve also commits substantial time educating the medical profession on business and regulatory matters. Presentations include the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the University of Chicago Hospital, the American Dental Association, and Illinois Medical Group Management Association (ILMGMA). Contact him via e-mail at sharris@mcdonaldhopkins.com.

Articles by Steven M. Harris, Esq.

What Rheumatologists Need to Know About Borrowing Money

November 1, 2012 • By Steven M. Harris, Esq.

Tips for expanding, or contracting, your rheumatology medical practice... [Read More]

What Rheumatologists Should Know About Noncompetition Clauses

October 1, 2012 • By Steven M. Harris, Esq.

How rheumatologists can manage, and avoid, a restrictive noncompetition clause in an employment contract... [Read More]

Extended Warranties for Medical Equipment

September 5, 2012 • By Steven M. Harris, Esq.

The art of purchasing a piece of medical equipment requires the perfect combination of medical, financial, business, and legal expertise.... [Read More]

Physician Texting Could Violate HIPAA

August 8, 2012 • By Steven M. Harris, Esq.

HIPAA requires that healthcare providers maintain administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect patient information. This safeguard requirement has many physicians’ attorneys worried that their clients are violating HIPAA on a regular basis.... [Read More]

Get Employment Records In Writing

July 9, 2012 • By Steven M. Harris, Esq.

With employees in your medical practice, timely documentation is key.... [Read More]

Electronic Health Record Contracts Done Right

June 10, 2012 • By Steven M. Harris, Esq.

Consider both your practice’s needs and the long-term viability of the technology when selecting an EHR system.... [Read More]

Medical Practice Mergers: Being Bigger Has its Advantages

May 8, 2012 • By Steven M. Harris, Esq.

A merger of medical practices can provide significant and long-term benefits to a rheumatology practice. However, a number of difficult decisions and legal issues must be addressed.... [Read More]

Terminate Staff with Caution

April 6, 2012 • By Steven M. Harris, Esq.

Key principles that will help facilitate terminations that bring cost-effective finality to the employment relationship.... [Read More]

How to Retire from Your Medical Practice

March 8, 2012 • By Steven M. Harris, Esq.

If you are a physician nearing retirement, it is important that you plan, discuss, and make contractual agreements that will allow you to accomplish your goals and changing needs.... [Read More]

How A Social Media Policy Can Protect Your Practice

February 3, 2012 • By Steven M. Harris, Esq.

While social media can be a beneficial marketing tool, it is important for rheumatologists to address the proper ways to use this outreach both inside and outside the workplace through a specific media policy... [Read More]