Payment Disclosures Under The Sunshine Law Is The Forecast Cloudy?, February 2012
by: Donald R. Moy, Esq.
DEA Administrative Inspections -Consent Or Not Consent?, January 2012
by: Robert J. Conroy, Esq. and Daniel G. Giaquinto, Esq.
Understanding IPAs, January 2012
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.
Understanding Physician Partnership/Shareholders'/Operating Agreements, January 2012
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.
Understanding Third Party Vendor Relationships, January 2012
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.
The Requirement of the On-call Physician to Come to the Emergency Department, January 2012
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq. and Denise L. Sanders, Esq.
Wage Theft Prevention Act (WPT) - Reminder, January 2012
by: Donald R. Moy, Esq.
NY Supreme Court Upholds Authority of Comptroller to Audit Doctor, January 2012
by: Donald R. Moy, Esq.
Your Physician Assistant License At Risk; All Day, Every Day, January 2012
by: David L. Adelson, Esq. and Thomas M. Gallo, RPA, JD, Esq.
Are You Ready for the New ICD-10 and Electronic Version 5010? Changes Start Taking Effect in Early 2012..., December 2011
by: Robert J. Conroy, Esq. and Denise L. Sanders, Esq. and Matthew R. Streger, Esq.
When the FBI, OIG, IRS, OSHA (etc.) Knocks on Your Door, December 2011
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
New Weapon to Combat False Claims Against New Jersey's Medicaid Program, October 2011
by: Daniel G. Giaquinto, Esq.
Understanding The Process of Merging Your Practice with A Large Mega Group or Hospital, October 2011
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.
White Paper - The Targeting of Physicians': Insights, Realities and Risk Management, July 2011
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Gotcha! When Malpractice Plaintiff's Fake or Exaggerate Injuries, July 2011, Contributor
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
MSSNY Files Amicus Curiae Brief - NYS Comptroller Has No Authority to Audit Private Medical Practice, June 2011
by: Donald R. Moy, Esq.
Is the Routine Waiver of Patient Out-of-Pocket Costs Fraud?, June 2011
by: Donald R. Moy, Esq.
Physicians, Practices and Social Networks - Gauging the Risks, May 2011
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Dealing With Deceased Patients' Medical Records
by: Denise L. Sanders, Esq.
Defending Yourself Against Pain and Suffering Lawsuits, May 2011, Contributor
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Is A Compliance Plan Right For Your Practice?
by: Denise L. Sanders, Esq.
State Proposes Regulations to Implement the Registration of Surgical Practices
by: Denise L. Sanders, Esq. and Robert J. Conroy, Esq. and Charles H. Newman, Esq.
Licensure and Credentialing Consequences of a State Health Care Fraud Conviction in New Jersey, May 2011
by: Daniel G. Giaquinto, Esq. and Matthew R. Streger, Esq.
The Wage Theft Prevention Act - New Wage Notice Requirements for Employers, April 2011
by: Donald R. Moy, Esq.
How Reimbursements for Over-The Counter Medications Will Affect Physicians: (New Rules and Requirements), Spring 2011
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Accountable Care Organizations – “Facts and Fiction”, February 2011
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq. and Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.
Accountable Care Organizations - The FTC, CMS and OIG Perspective, February 2011
by: Donald R. Moy, Esq. and Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq. and Mathew J. Levy, Esq.
What is Clinical Integration and Why Is It So Important?, February 2011
by: Donald R. Moy, Esq. and Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
CMS Final Rule – Written Disclosure Requirement for In-Office Ancillary Services Exception to the Prohibition on Physician Self Referral for MRI, CT and PET Services – Effective January 1, 2011, January 2011
by: Donald R. Moy, Esq. and Matthew T. Talty, Esq.
Understanding the Process of Starting a Medical Practice, January 2011
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.
Financial Arrangements Between Anesthesiologists, Ambulatory Surgical Centers and Gastroenterologists, January 2011
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and Charles H. Newman, Esq.
What To Do When The Office Of Professional Discipline Gives You A Friendly Call, January 2011
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and Lawrence F. Kobak, DPM, J.D., Esq.
FSAs, HSAs and Over-the-Counter Reimbursement: New Rules and New Requirements, January 2011
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
FACING BILLING AUDITS: Don't get caught in the coming "tsunami" of reviews - be prepared instead, October 2010, Contributor
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
How the Title of “Disruptive Physician” Can Ruin Your Career and How to Avoid It
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Appellate Division Upholds Right to Arbitrate Medical Malpractice Cases - But Only After Overcoming Huge Hurdle, August 2010
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
OPMC Consequences of Improper Delegation, August 2010
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Top Reasons Physicians Are Sued for Malpractice, August 2010
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
More Stupid Regulations, July 2010
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Physician Legal Alert: RAC Audits and How Physicians Should Prepare, June 2010
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq. and Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.
An End to Class Action Abuse?, April 2010
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Is it Time to Opt Out of Medicare?, April 2010
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Ranking State Medical Boards, Are the Best Really the Worst?, April 2010
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Understanding the Process of Selling a Medical Practice, April 2010
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and David N. Vozza, Esq.
Understanding the Negotiation of Managed Health Care Contracts, April 2010
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and David N. Vozza, Esq.
An End to Malpractice Trials, March 2010
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Physicians as Targets: Insights, Hard Realities and How to Risk Manage Them, March 2010
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
White Paper - Physicians' Rights Issues the Misreading and Misapplication of New York State Insurance law §3224-b by New York Health Plans, November 10, 2009
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq. and David N. Vozza, Esq.
Abusing the False Label of “Disruptive” in Today’s Medicine, November 2009
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Physician Legal Alert: Risk Management One Day a Year, November 2009
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Who's Stealing From the Sample Closet?, October 2009, Contributor
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Supply - Demand and the A.M.A., September 2009
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Continued Erosion of the Medical Profession: We Need to Stop the Bleeding, August 2009
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Rationing Healthcare: Who Decides When to Pull the Plug on Grandma?, August 2009
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
The Heat's Getting Hotter: Healthcare Prosecutions to Rise Dramatically, August 2009
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Is the New Joint Commission Mandate that Healthcare Institutions Address Disruptive Behaviors an Appropriate Standard?, May & June 2009, Contributor
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Red Flag Rules Redux, May 15, 2009
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Hospital Responsible for Patient's Surgical Bill Where Doctor Doesn't Participate with Patient's Insurance Plan, April 20, 2009
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Governor Corzine Signs Legislation Amending Facilities Licensing Law and Codey Law, April 2009
by: Robert J. Conroy, Esq. and Denise L. Sanders, Esq.
Electronic Health Records. Will it Reduce Malpractice Claims?, March 2, 2009
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
New "Red Flag Rules" Apply to Physician Practices, March 24, 2009
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Exclusive Contracts Between Hospitals And Physicians Under Scrutiny After Decision By Federal Appeals Court, February 2009
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
No Class In Class Action Litigation, February 2009
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
I'm Not Sorry for Not Saying I'm Sorry, January 23, 2009
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Physician Legal Alert: "New Red Flag Rules" & Physician Practices, Fall 2009
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Physician Legal Alert: Abuse, Abandonment, Cruelty and Neglect: Pediatrics Reporting Obligations in New Jersey, Winter 2009
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Whose Side Are They On?, December 16, 2008
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Medical Board Attacked from Former Insider. November 18, 2008
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Patient Testimonials - More Risk than Reward?, June 2008
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Physicians' Best Chance for Power, June 2008
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Another Blow to Ambulatory Care Centers, May 22, 2008
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Fewer Stark Changes Than Expected - But Still Significant, February 22, 2008
by: Denise L. Sanders, Esq.
White Paper - Physicians' Rights Issues Under the Office of Professional Medical Conduct State of New York, January 18, 2008
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Beware of, and Be Ready for, The New Stronger, Office of Professional Medical Misconduct, Fall 2008
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Physician Legal Alert: The Coming Threat of RAC Audits and How to Avoid Them, Winter 2008
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
The Hidden Threats, and New Realities of Medical Staff By Laws, Spring 2008
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Nurses in a Retail Setting: The Risks to a Supervising Physician, December 2007
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Appellate Division Upholds Gross Receipts Tax on Ambulatory Care Centers, November 2007
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
More Ways to be Sued-New Informed Consent Forms Required for Physician Protection, November 2007
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Compliance Programs - A Preemptive Strike, November 2007
by: Daniel G. Giaquinto, Esq.
Understanding the Retail Based Clinic Debate, November 2007
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq.
DOBI Adopts New PIP Medical Fee Schedule - Many Physicians Unhappy, September 2007
by: Denise L. Sanders, Esq.
Anti - Physician Acronyms, July - September 2007
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Understanding the Issues Related to Concierge Medicine, September 2007
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq.
From PIP ARB to Penitentiary, August 2007
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq. and Daniel G. Giaquinto, Esq.
Dealing with the Long-Term Drug Dependent Patient, May 2007
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Let’s Go To The Video Tape Board of Medical Examiners Eviscerates Chaperone Rule Protections, Responding to Patients Personal Crises May be Punishable Boundry Violation, May 2007
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Yes, There is Justice!, April 2007
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Federal Tools To Combat Health Care Fraud and Abuse, April 2007
by: Daniel G. Giaquinto, Esq.
How Physicians Won-Acting Together, and Without Litigation - A New Approach?, February 2007
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Expect More From Your Residents - A Court Will, January 2007
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
New Jersey Residents Held to Higher Standard of Care, January 2007
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
New York Enacts New Law Requring Accreditation of Office Based Surgical Practices, Fall 2007
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Retrospective Audits: How to Avoid Them, Winter 2007
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq. and Mathew J. Levy, Esq.
Do We Need Specialized Courts?, November 20, 2006
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
The Criminalization of Medicine, November 13, 2006
by: Daniel G. Giaquinto, Esq.
Litigation of Hospital Medical Staff Matters, October 24, 2006
by: Robert J. Conroy, Esq.
A Step in the Right Direction for Managed Care Reform, But..., October 2006
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Office Based Surgery Audits - a.k.a. The Facility Fee Fight, September 2006
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq. and Mathew J. Levy, Esq.
New Jersey Hospital Medical Staffs and Medical Staff Peer Review Litigation, August 2006
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq. and Robert J. Conroy, Esq.
Hidden Issues in the Need for Tort Reform, April & May 2006
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
A Physician's Primer for the 2006 Office of Inspector General's Work Plan, Spring 2006
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
How Physicians Can, and Must, Protect Themselves, Summer 2006
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Understanding Physician Employment Contracts, October 2005
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq. and Mathew J. Levy, Esq.
What If? Can your office make a comeback from disaster?, September 2005
by: Robert J. Conroy, Esq.
Understanding Partnerships Limited Liability Companies & Corporations, July/August 2005
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq.
Risk Reduction Measures Against OPMC Actions, July 2005
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Overzealous Investigators Placing Physicians at Risk, February 2005
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Medicare Fraud Alert Misconceptions: The Path to Prison?, Fall 2005
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq. and Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Risk Reduction Measures Against State Board Actions, Fall 2005
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Understanding Estate Planning and Wills, Spring 2005
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq.
Physician Risk Management in Fraud and Abuse, December 2004
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
HIPAA Compliance: The Law Reality, and Recommendations, October 2004
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq. and Denise L. Sanders, Esq.
Physicians Win Lawsuit, September 2004
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq.
Understanding Asset Protection and Family Limited Partnerships, September 2004
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq.
Understanding Physician Lease Agreements & The Anti-Kickback Statue, May-June 2004
by: Mathew J. Levy, Esq.
An Introduction to the OIG's Compliance Guidelines, April 2004
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Physician Compliance with Government Investigations, January-February 2004
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Health Plans Versus Physicians: New Legal Threats, December 2003
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
The Need for OPMC Reform, September 2003
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Appellate Court Offers Best Reason for Tort Reform, June 30, 2003
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
New Supreme Court Rulings and Their Impact on Your Practice, June 2003
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Tort Reform-Statistics, Solutions and Strategies, June 2003
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
HHS Provides Further Modifications to HIPAA Privacy Rules as Deadlines Approach, September 2002
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
The Office of Professional Medical Conduct, June 2002
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
HIPAA Privacy Rules: The Future Impact for Physicians?, September 2001
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
HIPAA Privacy Rules Imposed As Mandatory for all Physicians, Summer 2001
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Sexual and Other Harassment in The Operating Room Setting, Winter 2001
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Medicare Fraud Alert Top Ten Ways to Avoid a Medicare Fraud Investigation, June 2000
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Physician Unions - The Myths and a Potential Truth, Summer 1999
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Searching For New Criminals for the Millennium?, May 1998
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Dramatic Increase In Numbers Of Medicare Audits
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
First Warrantless Searches - Now Jail!
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Flurry of Proposed Regulations and Legislation Likely to Create New Hardships for Physicians
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Government Investigations - How Bad Things Can Happen to Good Doctors
by: Robert J. Conroy, Esq.
Horizon Class Action Settlement Challenged by State Physicians
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
How Well Does the Insurance Company's Lawyer Protect Your Rights?
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq. and Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Managed Care Contracting Is Still A Dangerous Game
by: Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq.
Medical Board Issues New Rules For Administering, Dispensing and Prescribing Drugs
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Medical Economics: How Much Insurance Do You Need?
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
National Practitioner Data Bank Changes Affect Podiatrists
by: Denise L. Sanders, Esq. and Matthew R. Streger, Esq.
OIG Compliance Program for Individual And Small-Group Physician Practices
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq. and Denise L. Sanders, Esq.
OIG Rules Hospitals Can Pay Physicians for On-Call Services – Pits Hospital Against Medical Staffs for Uncompensated Care Dollars
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Organizing Physicians – Legal Issues
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Physicians Unions – Barriers – Alternatives
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq. and Robert J. Conroy, Esq.
Physicians Unions - The Solution or Just Another Problem
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq. and Robert J. Conroy, Esq.
Proposed Board of Medical Examiners Rule Could Close Many Ambulatory Surgery Centers
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq. and Denise L. Sanders, Esq.
Relationship Between Board Of Medical Examiners And Organized Medicine At All Time Low
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq. and Denise L. Sanders, Esq.
The Princess or the Talking Frog
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
Universal Health Care In New Jersey – On The Horizon
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.
What To Do When Your Partner Starts Acting Erratically?
by: Steven I. Kern (1949-2011), Esq.