Management Service Agreements. Managed service agreements (MSAs), also known as management services organization (MSO) agreements, are arrangements in which a healthcare provider outsources certain administrative or management services to an external organization. These agreements…
Indemnification provisions in service agreements typically require one party (the “indemnifying party”) to compensate the other party (the “indemnified party”) for any losses, damages, or expenses incurred as a result of a third-party claim arising…
Nurse Practitioner – Scope of Practice Overview A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who has completed additional education and training in a specialty area, such as family practice or pediatrics. NPs…
In the United States, the types of medical services that can be billed as telehealth vary depending on the payer (e.g., private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid) and the state in which the telehealth service is provided. …
A physician employment agreement is a legally binding contract that outlines the terms of the employment relationship between a physician and a healthcare facility, organization, or practice. The agreement typically includes details such as…
Clinical trial research in the U.S. is subject to a number of regulatory requirements, including those set forth by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)….
The HIPAA privacy rule applies to the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI) by covered entities, which include health plans, healthcare providers, and healthcare clearinghouses. The HIPAA privacy rule establishes standards for the…
In a rare move, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) on Nov. 16, 2020 issued a Special Fraud Alert —which is the first issued since…
Physician groups, hospitals, and practitioners would do well to remember the following maxim: All rights of a business associate derive from the rights and restrictions set by the covered entity. Business associates (sometimes…
The laws that govern physician relationships with industry come from a variety of sources on both the federal and state levels. However, the five most important Federal fraud and abuse laws that apply to physicians…