Exit Strategies for Healthcare Employment Agreements
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Malpractice Insurance: What Physicians And Dentists Should Know About Their Coverage
Legal Steps For Dentists to Follow When Buying or Selling a Practice
The Impact of Immigration Laws on Health Care Professionals and Entrepreneurs
How to Handle Difficult Employees in Your Health Care Practice
Effectively Marketing Your Medical and Dental Practice While Staying Legally Compliant
Physician and Dental Practice Branding - A Legal Perspective
Question: Over the years, several of my colleagues and I have been the subject of investigations by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. In most of these cases it’s hard to imagine why LARA is...more
On Thursday, May 29 at 12:00 PM, Benjamin Malerba and Sean Simensky will present the webinar, “Practice Transitions for the Practicing Dentist.” This lecture is designed to inform dentists of some of the legal and...more
In Florida, the corporate practice of dentistry is subject to stringent regulations designed to ensure that only licensed dentists have control over dental practices. This regulatory framework is crucial for maintaining the...more
Question: I have had several colleagues describe their experience with dental plan audits. All of them have had to pay something back. Sometimes they say this is due to a service being deemed a “noncovered service.” Other...more
An Illinois law that took effect on Jan. 1, 2025, places restrictions on dental practices arranging third-party patient financing for their services with an intent to protect patients entering into deferred-interest and...more
Dental organizations see benefits from embracing sustainable practices - Dentsply Sirona highlighted its progress in ESG initiatives in its sustainability report, which can give DSOs a competitive edge and build brand...more
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently released a favorable advisory opinion, OIG Advisory Opinion No. 24-10 (the “Opinion”) to a dental supplies distributor (the “Requestor”...more
Dentologie shares thoughts on growth by building on its unique brand identity - While other DSOs have focused on growth through acquisitions, Dentologie instead builds on its unique culture, modern aesthetic, and consumer...more
Question: Am I able to hire a certified registered nurse anesthetist to administer anesthesia in my practice? Am I able to supervise these services myself? Are there requirements I must meet to be able to do this? ...more
In our previous article, we described the due diligence process, including what a buyer would look for in your practice. Once due diligence is under way, the next step is the purchase agreement, which is usually prepared by...more
A study at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry developed a chatbot using information reviewed by faculty members to answer questions about clinical procedures. Cortino Sukotjo, DDS, PhD, a professor of...more
The rise of dental spas, offering both dental care and injections of Botox, Juvéderm, and Restylane, for purely aesthetic, cosmetic purposes unrelated to any dental treatment or care, presents a complex legal landscape that...more
Conceived and founded by 16 doctors, EPIC4 is a unique entity—a Specialty Partnership Organization where dental specialists can maximize potential at all stages of their life and practice. Forming EPIC4 was something of an...more
On February 6, a bill was introduced to the Illinois House of Representatives seeking to amend the Illinois Dental Practices Act to add provisions related to third-party financing for dental services....more
The key question here is: “Do I need a partnership agreement if I am going into business or already in business with a partner?” The term “partnership agreement” refers generally to an agreement between owners of a dental...more
The physician practice management (PPM) space continues to evolve in response to shifting market trends, demand for specialized care and emerging opportunities in underutilized sectors. While PPM deal volume and the creation...more
An Associate Buy-in typically involves a dental associate becoming a co-owner in a dental practice. It’s an exciting journey that combines clinical expertise with business acumen. There are a number of ways to structure a...more
Profitable Dental Practices Push to Increase Patient Satisfaction Through Automation - A report by NexHealth, a digital scheduling platform, conducted a survey to determine the state of the dental industry in 2023 by...more
As Halloween approaches, dental practice owners may not be thinking about ghosts and ghouls, but there’s something equally spine-chilling for many practitioners: dental practice transitions. Whether you’re looking to buy,...more
When a doctor suggests that a medical device may help you, they’ll explain a little bit about how the device works; however, truly understanding how any given device works often requires either a medical or scientific...more
Dental practice consolidation to continue in 2023 despite economic uncertainty - Despite the rapid increase in consolidation in the past decade, analysts believe that it is only the beginning for the DSO industry, with...more
Even with the potential of a recession looming, private equity investment in the dental sector continues to soar. We are seeing a significant amount of transactions in this space, which often positions experienced buyers...more
Following several patient deaths in connection with sedation procedures, the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners (“Dental Board”) in January 2022 published a series of proposed changes to its dental sedation...more
Last month, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a dental hygiene bill that allows dental hygienists to use nitrous oxide and local infiltration anesthesia to assist dentists with all dental procedures. The bill, which...more
On May 9, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a dental hygiene bill that allows dental hygienists to use nitrous oxide and local infiltration anesthesia to assist dentists with all dental procedures....more