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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 [email protected].

Articles by Steven M. Harris, Esq.

Extended Warranties for Medical Equipment

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  September 5, 2012

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

Physician Texting Could Violate HIPAA

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  August 8, 2012

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.

Get Employment Records In Writing

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  July 9, 2012

With employees in your medical practice, timely documentation is key.

Electronic Health Record Contracts Done Right

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  June 10, 2012

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

Medical Practice Mergers: Being Bigger Has its Advantages

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  May 8, 2012

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.

Terminate Staff with Caution

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  April 6, 2012

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

How to Retire from Your Medical Practice

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  March 8, 2012

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.

How A Social Media Policy Can Protect Your Practice

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  February 3, 2012

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

Are Your Ads Violating the Law?

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  January 13, 2012

While advertising is a great way to promote your practice, be sure to avoid legal pitfalls

Part-Time Work

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  December 12, 2011

Key issues to address in your employment or independent contractor agreement

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