Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot
Healthcare billing is a complex and ever-changing field. In this episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler talks with Brian Nelson and Deena Wojtkowski from Ebix, Inc. about what healthcare providers should look for when hiring a billing service. They discuss the most important factors to consider, the latest trends in healthcare billing, and what billing services can offer to help healthcare providers avoid audits and keep up with industry trends. Brian and Deena also share real-world situations that Ebix is seeing in the healthcare industry, including how they handle compliance and...
info_outline Using the Management Service Organization (MSO) Model in Health Care ArrangementsRoetzel HealthLaw HotSpot
Join host Ericka Adler as she welcomes new Roetzel partner Jonna Eimer on the #HealthLawHotSpot, to discuss the ins and outs of Management Service Organizations (MSOs). Learn what MSOs are, the types of professions that utilize them, and why they are essential for non-licensed professionals seeking entry into the healthcare industry. Ericka and Jonna delve into the topic of the corporate practice of medicine and how MSOs help non-healthcare entities navigate the legal hurdles. They explain the distinct roles of licensed providers in clinical matters and management entities in non-clinical...
info_outline Buying or Starting a Healthcare Practice: Which is Right for You?Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot
In this episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler sits down with Joe Lessard, CPA and Principal of Professional Business Management, to discuss the pros and cons of purchasing vs. starting your own healthcare practice. Ericka and Joe delve into the key considerations practitioners should make when choosing which direction to go, including the importance of assembling a team of experts, conducting due diligence, and setting realistic expectations. They also explore the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing an existing practice, such as gaining the established patient base and...
info_outline Green Card Delays Creating Challenges For PhysiciansRoetzel HealthLaw HotSpot
In this week's episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler sits down with Elissa Taub from Siskind Susser for a timely discussion on the green card backlog that physicians are experiencing. Ericka and Elissa delve into the factors contributing to the issue, including the annual limits on green cards, the multiple categories (family and employee-based), and the long-term backlogs which have significantly increased since December 2022, impacting physicians from all countries. She explains that the underlying cause is the shortage of green cards compared to the high demand. Elissa...
info_outline CMS Enforcement of the Good Faith Estimate Portion of the No Surprises ActRoetzel HealthLaw HotSpot
In this episode of the #HealthLawHotspot, fellow Roetzel Healthcare Attorney Christina Kuta joins host Ericka Adler, to continue her discussion on the Good Faith Estimate portion of the No Surprises Act. Christina delves into the requirements for providers, including the types of information that must be included in the estimate, such as diagnosis codes, service codes, expected charges, and patient information. She also discusses the different types of providers and their responsibilities under the law, as well as how to ensure compliance with the Good Faith Estimate requirement. Additionally,...
info_outline Healthcare Practice Lease Negotiations: Avoid Missing Out on Potential OpportunitiesRoetzel HealthLaw HotSpot
In this episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler welcomes Dennis Thornton from Carr Healthcare Realty. Dennis joins us to discuss the ins and outs of real estate transactions for healthcare providers. From lease renewals to new practice start-ups, expansions, relocations, additional offices, and acquisitions, Dennis shares his insights on how to navigate the complex world of healthcare real estate. Ericka and Dennis also delve into the importance of timing, options, and common mistakes to avoid, while emphasizing the critical role of an attorney and real estate broker in...
info_outline Updates to Statute 1557 that Healthcare Providers Need to KnowRoetzel HealthLaw HotSpot
Joining host Ericka Adler on the first #HealthlawHotSpot of 2024 is fellow Roetzel healthcare attorney Christina Kuta. Ericka and Christina will break down statute 1557 that prohibits discrimination from healthcare providers that receive federal assistance. Christina then discusses the updates and changes that were made in 2020 and 2022, what providers need to be mindful of and what to look out for in the future.
info_outline Employee Retention Tax Credit: Post COVID Updates for Healthcare PracticesRoetzel HealthLaw HotSpot
Joining host Ericka Adler on the #HealthLawHotSpot this week is fellow Roetzel shareholder and leader of the tax practice group, attorney Donna Hartl. Donna provides insight on how and why the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was originally set up, and how some practices may have received poor advice in applying for the credit. They also discuss how practices can assure the credit was properly evaluated and how to handle credits they may have wrongfully obtained. Finally, Donna explains the current status of the ERTC and how practices can still seek out a...
info_outline Middle East Conflict Impact on the Healthcare Workplace: An HR PerspectiveRoetzel HealthLaw HotSpot
This week on the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler is joined by fellow Roetzel shareholder Karen Adinolfi for an important discussion on navigating the rise in political discussion, antisemitism, islamophobia and other challenges in the healthcare workplace. Across the country, practices have faced workplace misbehavior including in-person conduct, social media postings, and other actions that have impacted healthcare employers and their reputations. Ericka and Karen will explore how healthcare employers can effectively identify when employees may have violated employment policies, created...
info_outline Healthcare Practice Hiring: Finding and Hiring the Best StaffRoetzel HealthLaw HotSpot
On the #HealthLawHotSpot this week, host Ericka Adler is joined by special guest Amy Anderson from Brinson Anderson to discuss important considerations for surgery-based and aesthetic practices when hiring staff. Amy provides guidance on key items to be mindful of during the hiring process and how to make sure that any newly hired staff will match the practice culture. Key issues covered include assuring potential employees bring the right skill set, licensure and overall work experience to the particular practice. Amy and Ericka also discuss fine tuning the interview...
info_outlineIn this episode, host Ericka Adler, Roetzel shareholder and Health Law Practice Group Leader, is joined by Doug McKinley, Psy.D. MCC, Managing Principal at Lumina Health Partners and Director of Lumina Leadership Institute, for an in-depth look at how physicians can transition to a leadership role in their organization, and why a physician might elect to head down this path. They also discuss the challenges clinicians face on the journey to becoming a leader and the switch in mindset that is needed to become an effective leader, whether such role is assumed by choice or circumstance.