By Lawrence J. Tabas, Esq. and Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP on Posted in Compliance Issues,Medical Records,News from the Health Law Gurus,Pennsylvania,Physician Practice ModelsWith the increased presence of qualified staff members in a physician’s office and the constant time-pressure on physicians, many patients rely heavily on individuals other than the physician to answer questions about medications, procedures, and treatment plans. Physicians, in turn, lean heavily on qualified staff members to ensure patients have access to adequate information and… Continue Reading
By Lawrence J. Tabas, Esq. on Posted in Antitrust,Physician Practice Models,TrendsA federal judge recently reversed a hospital system’s acquisition of a physician practice under antitrust laws. Judge B. Lynn Winmill of the United States District Court for Idaho ruled that St. Luke’s Health System, Ltd. (“St. Luke’s”) and Saltzer Medical Group, P.A. (“Saltzer”) would need to unwind their deal as a result of violations of… Continue Reading
By Libby A. White, Esq. on Posted in Affordable Care Act (ACA),Physician Practice Models,TrendsJohn M. Tedeschi, M.D., a New Jersey pediatrician turned health care entrepreneur, admits he is “obsessed” with the ideals of the Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”): (1) increasing the quality of health care, (2) increasing patient access to and satisfaction with health care, and (3) decreasing the costs of health care. “Physicians love being physicians,” according… Continue Reading
