Navigating Disputes Within Your Health Care Practice
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Disputes among partners or shareholders can significantly impact a healthcare practice. On this week's #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler and Roetzel attorney Hillard Sterling discuss the law and practical steps for addressing these disputes and ideally preventing them from escalating into lawsuits. These practical steps highlight the importance of engaging in early legal intervention and preparing clear and strong corporate documents in the first instance. Hillard explains what leads to litigation and outlines three general resolution paths: negotiated settlement, judicial disassociation,...
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Prescribing GLP-1 Medications: Be Aware of Legal Limitations
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On this episode of #HealthLawHotSpot, Ericka Adler and fellow Roetzel attorney Christina Kuta discuss the potential pitfalls and best practices in dispensing GLP-1 medications. Christina shares her insights on the surge in demand, the concerning shortcuts being taken due to shortages, and the critical questions surrounding who is prescribing and dispensing these medications. They explore the state and federal regulations governing distribution, including the nuances of online services, interstate pharmacy relationships, and the crucial requirement of proper licensing for those dispensing to...
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Building a Solid HR Foundation in Healthcare Practices
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In this episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler sits down with HR expert Debbie Rabishaw, founder of Next Step Advisory, to explore the critical role of human resources in healthcare practices. Debbie shares her insights on why having robust HR support is essential for small and mid-sized healthcare businesses. Listeners will learn about the significance of HR compliance in daily operations, including payroll management and employee classification, and why many professionals may underestimate the complexities of HR. Debbie and Ericka highlight the fine line between needing HR...
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New Guidance Issued on Medical Spa Ownership and Operations
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Welcome to the first episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot in 2025! Join host Ericka Adler as she welcomes back Roetzel Healthcare attorney Christina Kuta for a discussion on the newly updated guidelines from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) regarding the operation and ownership of medical spas. As med spas continue to rise in popularity, the question of who can own and operate one has become increasingly relevant. Christina dives deep into the latest guidance, clarifying the roles of both physicians and nurse practitioners in ownership and operations. Ericka...
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Planning to Sell Your Practice? Prepare for Due Diligence Now Part 2
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In this episode of #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler continues her discussion on the due diligence process associated with healthcare practice sales. Joined by fellow Roetzel attorney Christina Kuta, they continue their conversation by encouraging listeners to have their compensation arrangements reviewed for regulatory compliance. Christina sheds light on the implications of non-compliant compensation arrangements, highlighting the potential repercussions that could affect a practice's sale. Ericka and Christina further discuss the importance of HIPAA compliance during the buy/sell...
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Planning to Sell Your Practice? Prepare for Due Diligence Now
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In this episode of #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler sits down with fellow healthcare attorney Christina Kuta to delve into the steps healthcare practices should take to prepare for the due diligence process associated with a practice sale. They explore the lack of preparation seen in many transactions and highlight why it’s essential for practices to review operational and compliance issues before hitting the market. Ericka and Christina further discuss the impact of compliance reviews on the value of a practice during the sale process and how addressing compliance issues prior to a sale...
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Negotiating Physician Recruitment Agreements to Limit Risk
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Join host Ericka Adler on this week’s episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot as she welcomes healthcare attorney Laura Lauth Andrews from Lauth O’Neill, LLC. In this thought-provoking discussion, Ericka and Laura dive into the often-overlooked topic of physician recruitment agreements. Laura sheds light on what a recruitment agreement is and the requirements under the Stark Law that impact the agreement structure and whether a recruitment agreement may be legally offered. Together, they explore the various elements of recruitment agreements between hospitals, physicians and practices, and...
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Year-End and Trending Tax Considerations for Health Care Practices
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On the #HealthLawHotSpot this week, host Ericka Adler sits down with Roetzel attorney Donna Hartl to explore some crucial year-end tax considerations as well as trending tax issues. Donna and Ericka discuss the importance of accurately categorizing your expenses, the potential for prepaying smaller costs like insurance and property taxes, and the critical path to qualifying for the employee retention credit (ERC) before the April 2025 deadline. With impending elections influencing tax policies, Donna emphasizes the need to stay vigilant about record-keeping, especially with the IRS ramping up...
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Setting Up Your MSO/DSO Properly: Financial and Legal Guidance Is Essential
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In this episode of the #HealthLawHotspot, host Ericka Adler welcomes Laura Goodman, Partner at FGMK, to explore the intricacies of setting up Management Services Organizations (MSOs) and Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). Tune in as they delve into the essential collaboration between your legal and financial teams to ensure a solid foundation for your arrangements. Laura shares valuable insights on the first financial steps to take when setting up MSOs and DSOs, the best structures on both the clinical and management sides to avoid over-complication, and the critical distinction between...
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Cost Reduction Strategies for Health Care Practices
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In this episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler sits down with Matthew Godley, a seasoned cost reduction expert and CEO of Spendly. Together, they discuss the challenges faced by independent healthcare practices striving to remain autonomous in an increasingly complex industry. Ericka and Matthew discuss the struggles practices encounter, from soaring administrative expenses to navigating insurance and payroll challenges. Matthew shares insights on how Spendly was created to help practices to develop tailored strategies to lower operational costs, ensuring they can focus on patient...
info_outlineWelcome to the first episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot in 2025! Join host Ericka Adler as she welcomes back Roetzel Healthcare attorney Christina Kuta for a discussion on the newly updated guidelines from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) regarding the operation and ownership of medical spas. As med spas continue to rise in popularity, the question of who can own and operate one has become increasingly relevant. Christina dives deep into the latest guidance, clarifying the roles of both physicians and nurse practitioners in ownership and operations. Ericka and Christina discuss the provisions of services by licensed and unlicensed persons, collaboration with physicians, the importance of management service organizations, and the crucial requirement for owners to be actively involved in the practice. Highlights include common pitfalls many med spas encounter when entering med spa arrangements, including the potential liabilities for med spa owners. The episode also tackles the unique challenges providers face when treating friends and family, especially in the realm of popular cosmetic services like Botox. Learn why it's essential to treat these individuals just like any other patient and understand the repercussions of not adhering to proper protocols. Finally, Christina discusses the critical infection control measures that must be implemented in both traditional and mobile or home-based services. The conversation concludes by urging listeners to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with the new guidelines, reminding everyone that Illinois-based med spas may now subject to heightened enforcement from the IDFPR, and med spas outside Illinois should make sure they follow the requirements for their states.