Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot

In this episode of the #HealthLawHotspot, fellow Roetzel Healthcare Attorney Christina Kuta joins host Ericka Adler, to continue her discussion on the Good Faith Estimate portion of the No Surprises Act. Christina delves into the requirements for providers, including the types of information that must be included in the estimate, such as diagnosis codes, service codes, expected charges, and patien...

In this episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler welcomes Dennis Thornton from Carr Healthcare Realty.  Dennis joins us to discuss the ins and outs of real estate transactions for health care providers. From lease renewals to new practice start-ups, expansions, relocations, additional offices, and acquisitions, Dennis shares his insights on how to navigate the complex world of health ca...

Joining host Ericka Adler on the first #HealthlawHotSpot of 2024 is fellow Roetzel health care attorney Christina Kuta.  Ericka and Christina will break down statute 1557 that prohibits discrimination from health care providers that receive federal assistance. Christina then discusses the updates and changes that were made in 2020 and 2022, what providers need to be mindful of and what to look out...

Joining host Ericka Adler on the #HealthLawHotSpot this week is fellow Roetzel shareholder and leader of the tax practice group, attorney Donna Hartl.  Donna provides insight on how and why the Employee Retention  Tax Credit (ERTC) was originally set up, and how some practices may have received poor advice in applying for the credit.  They also discuss how practices can assure the credit was prope...

This week on the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler is joined by fellow Roetzel shareholder Karen Adinolfi for an important discussion on navigating the rise in political discussion, antisemitism, islamophobia and other challenges in the health care workplace. Across the country, practices have faced workplace misbehavior including in-person conduct, social media postings, and other actions that...

On the #HealthLawHotSpot this week, host Ericka Adler is joined by special guest Amy Anderson from Brinson Anderson to discuss important considerations for surgery-based and aesthetic practices when hiring staff.  Amy provides guidance on key items to be mindful of during the hiring process and how to make sure that any newly hired staff will match the practice culture.  Key issues covered include...

On this episode #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler is joined by special guest Paul Hales, Partner at the Hales Law Group, for a discussion on how changes in web-based technology, including tracking, may be causing health care practices to unknowingly violate HIPAA.  Mr. Hales provides insight on what information is protected by HIPAA and how patient privacy is threatened by the latest technology...

This week on the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler is joined by fellow Roetzel attorney Christina Kuta for an in-depth discussion on key issues that physicians need to understand within the broad topic of balance billing.  Ericka and Christina discuss billing restrictions under the "No Surprises Act," steps providers need to take to notify patients of their rights related to balance billing, is...

This week on the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler is joined by special guest Jerry Diza, Partner at Pacific Reliance Medical M&A Advisors to share advice on how to successfully sell a med spa. Ericka and Jerry focus on trends in the sale of med spas and the steps to take to prepare a med spa for sale, including revenue thresholds needed to sell and steps to increase growth and performance.  Er...

  On the #HealthLawHotSpot this week, host Ericka Adler is joined by fellow Roetzel attorney Christina Kuta to answer some commonly asked questions regarding opting out of Medicare.  Ericka and Christina discuss the situations when providers would want (or need) to opt out, the process of opting out, and the requirements to bill Medicare patients directly.   They also provide real-world examples o...

On the #HealthLawHotSpot this week, host Ericka Adler is joined by special guest Janie Tremlett from CWH Advisors, for an exploration of whether physicians should add value-based contracting to their practices.  Ericka and Janie focus on the different type of contracting available to physicians and what type of practices benefit the most from value-based contracting, in terms of size, specialty, p...

This week on the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler is joined by fellow Roetzel shareholder Heather Renée Adams for a follow-up discussion on how health care practices should best respond to claims from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and similar administrative agencies. Ericka and Heather discuss the dos and don'ts of communicating with the EEOC including, responding in a tim...

On this episode of the #HealthlawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler is joined by special guest Ezra Simons, Managing Partner at Physician Growth Partners, for an in-depth discussion on what private equity firms look for when acquiring physician practices. Ericka and Ezra discuss different types of private equity transactions and the importance of a good transactional team to best position a physician prac...

This week on the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler is joined by fellow Roetzel healthcare attorney Christina Kuta, for a unique discussion on physician relationships within partnerships and practices. Ericka and Christina talk through what can happen when partnerships encounter disputes, how to work through difficult partnerships and how to plan for disagreements before they arise. They also pr...

Are non-competes still enforceable for physicians, dentists and other health care providers? #HealthLawHotSpot Host, Ericka Adler is joined by fellow Roetzel shareholder Adam Hirsch, to discuss recent activity related to non-competes, particularly as it relates to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) guidance. Ericka and Adam break down the new NLRB memo concerning non-competes and the wide m...

On this episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler is joined by fellow Roetzel shareholder Hillard Sterling, for an-depth discussion on cybersecurity issues that health care providers are facing.  Ericka and Hillard examine the reasons  health care providers are more vulnerable to hackers and how common sense and technology are the best protection for your practice.  They also discuss the...

Host Ericka Adler is joined this week on the #HealthLawHotSpot by fellow Roetzel health care attorney Christina Kuta, and special guest criminal lawyer Catharine O'Daniel, from the Law Offices of Catharine O'Daniel, to discuss best practices when faced with a criminal or civil subpoena, CID or investigation.  Catharine identifies the types of situations where health care providers may need a crimi...

This week, on the #HealthLaw HotSpot, host Ericka Adler focuses on how physicians can safely exit their employment agreements. She discusses the timing of when and how notice is given, and some key issues to keep in mind related to timing.  Ericka also addresses the terms of the contract that are impacted by termination such as malpractice insurance, non-compete provisions, compensation terms and...

Host Ericka Adler is joined by special guest Ike Devji from Arizona Wealth Law and Pro Asset Projection, to discuss the importance of asset protection for physicians and their practices.  Ericka and Ike explore what asset protection means and why it is needed for both health care providers and their businesses in order to protect both from potential liability.  Their discussion covers the type of...

This week on the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler is joined by special guest Debi Carr from DK Carr and Associates, for an in-depth discussion on how health care providers can obtain and maintain security in their practices, along with what technology challenges and issues practices face. Debi and Ericka talk through what providers need in a security plan, trends and types of data breaches to...

This week on the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler discusses how to handle letters of intent (LOIs) that a healthcare practice may receive when a buyer is looking to acquire their practice, particularly from private equity.  Her in-depth discussion focuses on what the terms in the LOI mean,  what key provisions to look for and the essential questions that should be asked in negotiating the docu...

Thinking of starting a med spa practice or adding med spa services to your existing practice?  Join host Ericka Adler and Roetzel attorney Christina Kuta on the #HealthLawHotSpot this week as they discuss starting a med spa, the issue providers face during startup and how to avoid them.  Ericka and Christina provide tips to be involved with a med spa if you aren't a licensed provider, physician ri...

This week, Elissa Taub, partner at Siskind Susser joins host, Ericka Adler, on the #HealthLawHotSpot for an important discussion focused on immigration issues that arise for physicians and their employers.  Elissa explains her role in advising health care professionals and employers on all aspects of the immigration process.  She then outlines the visas that physicians require to study and work in...

On this episode of the #HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler is joined by fellow Roetzel shareholder Heather Renee Adams, for an in-depth discussion on how health care practices should handle any claims they receive related to discrimination, retaliation or harassment within their practice.  Ericka and Heather's discussion focuses on the types of claims that can arise in the workplace, best practic...

This week on the #HealthLawHotSpot, Host Ericka Adler is joined by special guest Paige Kuffel from Bluestone Advisors to discuss common mistakes health care providers make when it comes to malpractice insurance.  Ericka and Paige discuss the importance of understanding your coverage options and what your policy actually includes and excludes.  The podcast also covers how health care providers must...