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Military spouse attorney ‘lucks’ into medical malpractice law work and loves it

Military spouse attorney ‘lucks’ into medical malpractice law work and loves it By Brian Cox As an experienced litigator of…

6 days ago

Mandatory Off-Cycle Provider Revalidation Forms for Skilled Nursing Facilities Will Require Cooperation by SNF Owners, Operators and Many Suppliers

CMS is mandating all skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to complete an off-cycle revalidation using a new Attachment 1 to the…

3 weeks ago

What to Do When You’re All Done: How to Close Up Shop and Get Out of the Game

In her article for Hampton Roads Physician magazine, What to Do When You’re All Done: How to Close Up Shop…

4 weeks ago

Thea Pitzen Publishes “Is This Thing On?” to Hampton Roads Physician

Healthcare attorney, Thea Pitzen wrote “Is This Thing On?” an article advising physicians about the possibility of patients recording conversations…

3 months ago

Final Rule Update to Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Strengthens Protections Against Discrimination on the Basis of Disability

Overview of Section 504 On May 9, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule…

3 months ago

New Nondiscrimination Requirement in Long Term Care Facilities and other Health Programs under Section 1557 Final Rule

New Nondiscrimination Requirement in Long Term Care Facilities and other Health Programs under Section 1557 Final Rule What is Section…

5 months ago

Super Lawyers 2024

We are thrilled to announce that several of our outstanding lawyers have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Super…

6 months ago

New FTC Final Rule Bans Most Non-Compete Clauses in Employer Agreements

By: Elizabeth Coleman On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to issue a Final Rule banning…

7 months ago

Regulatory Compliance  and a Long-Term Care Medical Director’s Role

By Peter Mellette Many physicians work in long-term care settings such as nursing facilities and retirement communities, attending to residents…

7 months ago

Potential Pitfalls for Staffing Independent Physician Practices By Elizabeth ColemanWhile running an independent physician practice comes with many benefits, there…

10 months ago