While a physician’s direct referral to a patient of a certain provider is the traditional definition of a “referral” prohibited by the Anti-Kickback Statue, the federal Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently found a prohibited “referral” in an instance where a physician merely authorized services despite providing patients with 10-20 brochures for various service providers […]
Strategies for Re-Opening Smart in the (Post) COVID World
You have been watching the news, waiting, or in some cases desperately waiting for the government to “re-open the economy.” There are steps you can and should take to prepare your company to open safe legally. Human Resources: The world of HR changed rapidly during the pandemic. The federal and state governments passed new laws […]
Preventative Legal Medicine
It is a story often heard by health care lawyers. Clients come into the office regarding a dispute with their partners, their investors, a shareholder, or a party interested in a venture. They tell the lawyer how they have an agreement (shareholder, operating or a partnership agreement). The client feels like it is all “black […]
There’s A Rule For That
Health care is “under innovation.” No matter how health care is reformed, new and old arrangements will remain highly regulated, with new technology and collaborations moving faster than the law can adapt. Outdated regulations, some not amended in over two decades, may seem no longer relevant, but regulators won’t hesitate to use them. Innovators in health […]
New Jersey Rule Takes Effect Governing Prescribers’ Compensation from Pharma
New Jersey prescribers receiving almost anything of value from a pharmaceutical manufacturer, must ensure that such compensation complies with a new state regulation that took effect January 16, 2018. The rule, Limitations on and Obligations Associated with Acceptance of Compensation from Pharmaceutical Manufacturers by Prescribers, was adopted as one of the last acts of the […]
New “One Room” Law Eases Restrictions on Surgical Practices In NJ
On January 12, 2018, the New Jersey Legislature signed the “One Room” bill (A-4995/S-278) into law. The “One Room” law is set to bring much needed relief to surgical facilities in the State of New Jersey. Under the new law, surgical practices may apply for licensure as ambulatory care facilities with the New Jersey Department […]
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