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Physician Organizations and Joint Ventures
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Any organization of physicians formed in order to conduct business of some kind will be subject to significant statutory and regulatory requirements. Kathleen L. DeBruhl & Associates guides physicians and their organizations through this complex maze of regulatory and statutory requirements.
The types of organizations that the Firm represents include:
- Physician Group Practices
- Organized Medical Staffs
- Independent Physician Associations (IPAs) and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
- Faculty Group Practices
- Joint Venture Arrangements of Independent Physicians or Groups
- Physician Owners of Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Imaging Centers, Wound Care Services, and DME-POS Suppliers
- Group Purchasing Organizations
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The regulatory and statutory requirements that may apply to physician organizations include:
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Federal and State Anti-Kickback Laws
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STARK Physician Self-Referrals Prohibitions
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Medicare Conditions of Participation
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HIPAA Privacy and Security Standards
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Antitrust Laws
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Tax-Exempt Organization Laws and Regulations
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State Licensing Laws
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