Physician Practice Matters

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter’s health law attorneys provide counsel on health law transactions and compliance and requirements. The firm’s attorneys have published the following articles in regard to physician practice matters:

The Physician Payments Sunshine Act

August 22, 2018/in Physician Practice Matters/by Scott Chase

The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (“PPSA”) requires medical product manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologics, and medical supplies covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program to annually disclose to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) any payments or transfers of value made to physicians or teaching hospitals. The PPSA is designed […]

2018

The Expansion (Finally) of Telemedicine in Texas: A Brief History and Future Applications and Considerations for Healthcare Providers

May 22, 2018/in Physician Practice Matters/by Katie Ackels

If you are a healthcare provider in Texas looking to supplement, or even transition, your practice into telemedicine, now is your time. Texas has always been a prime candidate for the benefits of telemedicine. It is an expansive state, with a large rural population that is often distant from medical care. Thus, Texas residents are uniquely […]

The 5 Most Important Decisions in a Physician Employment Agreement

February 6, 2018/in Physician Practice Matters/by Scott Chase

Over the years, physician employment agreements have become very standardized. However, there are several provisions in such agreements that the to-be-employed physician must review carefully with his/her attorney. The following is a brief summary of what I consider to be the 5 most important provisions for a physician to understand and negotiate with the employer. […]

Physician non-competition agreements

January 21, 2015/in Physician Practice Matters/by Jennifer Snow

Many people erroneously believe that non-competes are not enforceable against physicians in Texas. To the contrary, non-competes that are ancillary to or part of otherwise enforceable contracts generally are enforceable, provided that they meet certain statutory requirements. For example, these covenants must contain reasonable limitations as to time, geographical area, and scope of activity to […]

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