How to Start an MSO in Texas
Management Services Organizations (MSOs) are an excellent vehicle for those wanting to make money from a healthcare practice when they can’t own one because of legal restrictions. For example, Texas requires all medical practices to be owned to some degree by physicians (M.D.s or D.O.s). Only certain other licensed healthcare professionals may have part ownership […]
How to Start an MSO in California
Management Services Organizations (MSOs) are an excellent vehicle for those wanting to make money from a healthcare practice when they can’t own one because of legal restrictions. For example, California requires all medical practices to be majority owned by physicians (M.D.s or D.O.s). Minority owners can only be certain other licensed healthcare professionals, such as […]
Appealing a Payment Denial from Medicare
Dealing with healthcare insurance payors is an arduous and complicated task. But trying to get federal healthcare agencies like Medicare, Medicaid, or others to pay for valid services performed when they unilaterally deny these claims can seem nearly hopeless. But fear not! The federal government has put processes in place to challenge these denials. However, […]
Taking Your Reimbursement Claim to an Administrative Law Judge
An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing in healthcare is a formal proceeding where an ALJ reviews disputes between healthcare providers or beneficiaries and government agencies, primarily the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or other federal or state health programs. These hearings are an essential part of the process for resolving disputes related to […]
Marketing a Medical Device: The Basics
So, you have a medical device and want to market it, but you’re not sure how to do it legally. This process can be very involved, but not impossible. So long as you jump through the right hoops, in most cases you can safely and compliantly market your product. Trying to boil down the entire […]
Marketing a Medical Device: Which Class Does It Fall Into?
So, you have a medical device and want to market it, but you’re not sure how to do it legally. This process can be very involved, but not impossible. So long as you jump through the right hoops, in most cases you can safely and compliantly market your product. What is Your Device Class? The […]
Understanding FTC Advertising Laws: A Cuide for Marketers and Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plays a vital role in regulating advertising practices in the United States to ensure that advertising is truthful, transparent, and does not mislead consumers. As online and offline marketing strategies evolve, the need for robust advertising laws becomes even more critical. This article explores the core principles of FTC advertising […]