Health Care Law
Potential problems with prompt pay laws in Texas
The payment of claims by medical insurers to health care providers is complex as there are often instances of insurers refusing to pay valid claims on time or in full. Texas has prompt pay laws that attempt to address this problem, but the laws are not without...
Comparing the Stark Law to the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute
Physicians often want to make referrals for patients who need additional care they cannot provide. However, it is not always legal for physicians to make referrals and it can be difficult for a physician to know when a referral is permitted and when it is prohibited...
Can I prevent a former medical partner from competing against me?
Texas businesses take great care to prevent former partners, colleagues, employees and others who are intimately involved in their operation from going to an established but similar business, starting their own business and competing against them. The non-compete act...
Health care practices of all sizes need to watch these issues
As Texans who are involved in it know, health care is a highly regulated industry. There are many federal, state and even local laws and rules that those who work in health care need to follow. If they do not, they open themselves up to fines or other legal penalties,...
Choosing the right health care law attorney is important
As a health care professional, you spent decades of your life to get where you are now. And, when you face a legal challenge, you need a legal professional on your side to make sure all of your hard work is not wasted on a frivolous lawsuit. Health care litigation...
Setting up payments as a new physician’s practice in Texas
If you are a health care provider, starting a new practice is the culmination of years of medical training, volunteering, research and planning. You do this all so that you can give care to your patients. While you think about the care and wellbeing of your patients,...
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...
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...
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...
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...