When establishing a dermatology practice, it’s crucial to understand the various equity and partnership types in order to structure a […]
Legal Considerations When Selling Cosmetic Products
Your dermatology practice may supply cosmetics to patients. While this is legal, best legal practices exist for ensuring patients do […]
Firing a Patient
Firing a patient can be a scary prospect, but it is sometimes necessary. A practice may wish to terminate a […]
Contract Terms and Negotiations
Medical employment contracts are not the same as they used to be. With the rise of private equity and the […]
Recommended Steps to Buying Out a Business Partner in Dermatology
Most studies show that a business partnership often lasts between three and five years. Making it past that point usually […]
Medicare Private Contracting Requirements
In accordance with 42 C.F.R. § 424.55, when accepting assignment, physicians are required to submit claims on behalf of Medicare […]
Legal Notes on Telemedicine
As advances are made in communication technology, it becomes easier for individuals to seek out the expertise of medical professionals […]
Partnership Decision Making
When you become an owner or partner in a practice or company—or enter into a joint venture with a third […]
Patient Membership and Pre-paid Services
Are you considering having patients pay a membership fee in advance that would cover future medical or clinical services? Be careful! This […]
Partnership Buy-In Nuggets
You are negotiating your buy-in to a practice that you have worked at for years. What do you want to […]
What to Do if You Get Fired
No dermatologist thinks it will happen to them, but it is possible to get fired from your job. Whether it’s […]
How to Tell Patients That You’re Leaving
Your employment contract is ending and now it’s time to tell your patients. Whose role is it and how should […]
How to Charge for Missed Appointments
Your time is valuable, and it is frustrating to have no-shows or last minute cancellations. The first order of business is to […]
Billing “Incident To” a Physician’s Services
Under what circumstances may a physician bill in his/her own name and provider number for a service rendered by another […]
Restrictive Covenants: What You Need to Know
Welcome to Legal Dose, a monthly column by healthcare attorney Ron Lebow. He will cover legal issues that affect medical professionals […]