Year: 2022
Medicare compliance programs can be helpful for doctors
Doctors in Texas need to treat patients with all types of insurance. Insurance companies have different types of contracts with doctors and the terms of the contract need to be followed. This is true for Medicare as well, but instead of needing to work with private...
What are my options if I lose my business trial?
Texas businesses sometimes have to sue or defend themselves in court in order to accomplish their business goals. There is always some risk to going to court. No matter how strong a business thinks its case is, it is very hard to predict what a judge or jury will...
Understanding the Texas Prompt Pay Act
Texas health insurance companies and medical providers are most likely familiar with the Texas Prompt Pay Act. The act, which was enacted in 2003, provides rules and deadlines surrounding claims paid by health care plans and providers. The purpose of the act is to...
Why estate planning is important for blended families
Far too many people put off estate planning until it’s too late. Some of these people simply don’t see any urgency in creating an estate plan, while others may be fearful of confronting their own mortality. In the vast majority of these situations, though, individuals...
Defending against HIPAA violations
Each year, many medical care providers face charges for violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you are convicted of a HIPAA violation, you may face both criminal and civil penalties. Protecting patient’s information under HIPAA...
Avoiding liability for unpaid overtime under the FLSA
Most employers in Texas are aware of the mandatory overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), but many do not understand the potential booby traps in the regulations governing the payment of mandatory overtime. One of the most common errors made by...
Tips for merging your physician practice
Merging your physician practice with another has many potential benefits. Combined practices may allow you to increase your patient base, offer new and enhanced services and strengthen your position against competitors. Mergers can be extremely complex and there are...
How do I avoid mistakes when I am terminating an employee?
Business owners in the DFW Metroplex, Rio Grande Valley and across Texas need to make difficult decisions when they are trying to operate successfully. This goes beyond creating a product or service; gathering financing; getting investors; creating an infrastructure;...
Understanding a physician non-compete agreement
Texas physicians are often asked to sign a non-compete agreement when beginning employment. It is important to have a thorough understanding of the agreement before signing, and not sign the agreement if you have questions or concerns about any of the terms. What is a...
Simplifying probate in Texas
Losing a loved one is stressful and if you are appointed as executor, this stress is amplified due to your new responsibilities. You may be intimidated by the probate process, and you may wonder if there is any way to make it easier. A simplified probate process There...