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Articles tagged with "Legal"

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.

Disaster Planning for Your Medical Practice

Staff  |  May 9, 2012

Are you ready if a disaster destroys your medical office space and patient records? Here are a few basic steps necessary to creating a disaster plan and putting it into action.

Practice Pearls: Disaster Checklist

Staff  |  May 9, 2012

In any disaster, medical practices should have a number of items on hand that might be needed during an emergency.

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.

Role of the Physician and Healthcare Professional in Helping a Patient Obtain Disability Benefits

David Wayne Smith, DED DABPS, FACFE, Jeffrey Lisse, MD, John Polle, BFA  |  April 6, 2012

A review of the two most common disability insurance programs for people who can no longer work, and the healthcare worker’s role in assisting patients with their disability claims.

Liability of Sharing Physician Office Space

Staff  |  April 6, 2012

Physicians are sharing office space in an effort to reduce costs associated with owning a practice. If you plan to sublease part of your office space, you need to know the legalities associated with this business model.

Dos and Don’ts of Sharing Medical Practice Office Space

Staff  |  April 6, 2012

Sharing office space can lead to blending office supplies and staff to reduce expenses. If sharing is not done correctly, you might increase your costs and liability. Here are a few dos and don’ts to avoid cobranding your practice.

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.

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