In this episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler and fellow Roetzel attorney Christina Kuta discuss limitations on non-physician practitioners in terms of the services they can provide and the role of physicians in supervising these practitioners. From doctors' offices to med spas, the rules and regulations governing these practitioners vary widely depending on their licenses and related scope of practice. Ericka and Christina delve into the potential pitfalls and repercussions when practitioners exceed their scope of practice. They emphasize the importance of understanding state-sp ..read more

Join host Ericka Adler on this episode of #HealthLawHotSpot as she shares key advice with residents and fellows who are reviewing a contract for the first time.  Ericka highlights six major strategies for practitioners to consider, from researching the employer, fighting for key points and understanding the exit strategy.  Although Ericka shares pointers for new physicians, she makes it clear that the same advice applies to all healthcare providers seeking guidance and to ensure the best possible outcome in their contract negotiations ..read more

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 ..read more

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 aspe ..read more

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 a ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ensur ..read more

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 ..read more

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 prope ..read more

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 ..read more