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healthcare regulations are constantly evolving to address the needs of the population and advancements in medical technology. In New York, there is a noticeable shift towards a more hands-on regulatory approach in this arena. This shift was highlighted with the...
As a New York healthcare provider rendering and billing for services to Medicaid beneficiaries, you are required to report, return, and explain any overpayment within sixty days from when a Medicaid fund overpayment was received. Recently, the New York State Office of...
By Mathew Levy, Esq. & Chaya Rosenbaum, Esq. Email MathewEmail Chaya Effective August 1, 2023 there is a new law that requires healthcare entities in New York, including physician practices, practice groups, insurance affiliates, facilities, and, notably, management services organizations contracted with medical practices, to file a notice with the state by thirty days before closing on a material transaction,…
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.Email Mathew Email Stacey Introduction When healthcare providers consider their options with respect to selling their practices, many providers are entertaining the idea of selling their practices to a private equity firm. While this may seem very enticing to many providers as the purchase price is often higher than that offered…
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.Email Mathew Email Stacey Introduction Medical Spas (“Medispa”) are becoming very popular as business men and women seek to capitalize on being able to provide botox, fillers, lasers and other medical services to their clientele. While many healthcare providers are being presented with enticing opportunities to become involved with Medispas, it…
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq. It is tough being a provider today. Providers are expected to provide top quality clinical care to their patients and comply with the myriad of rules and regulations governing healthcare providers at the federal and state level, in additional to rules and regulations instituted by third party payors. Failure to…
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. Email Mathew Introduction Management Services Organizations (“MSOs”) can provide real and appreciable benefits to busy practitioners, allowing them to provide better patient care, unencumbered by the demands of micromanaging the business. MSOs can also be a productive venture for those who own and operate them. The ability to provide a turn-key office for busy physicians,…
By: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.Email the Author For many physicians, the idea of merging their practice with a hospital or large mega group was very attractive due to promises of increased take home pay while not having to deal with the day to day administrative duties of running a…
By: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq. Email the Author It is undisputed that telemedicine is the future of medicine. Telemedicine eliminates distance barriers giving providers the opportunity to render services offsite, as well as to use electronic interactive technologies to assess, diagnose and/or treat medical conditions when patients are not physically present. While these advances offer opportunities…
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. Physicians presented with a new employment agreement from a hospital may feel as if they are unable to negotiate any of the terms and conditions contained in the agreement. While certain terms may be non-negotiable and considered industry standard, there are many provisions in a hospital employment agreement that may be negotiated. Even in instances…