Category Archives: Medical Staff Organization & Structure

The Physician Board Member – Meeting Your Responsibilities as a Director

Understanding Legal, Ethical, and Practical Obligations for Healthcare Leaders Serving as a board member gives physicians a meaningful opportunity to shape the strategic direction of healthcare organizations and support their long-term success. The role also carries legal and ethical obligations … Continue reading →

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ACO Primary Care Exclusivity Requirement – Not As Broad As Some Believe

By John Fisher, JD, CHC, CCEP Client Alert – MSSP ACO Participant Exclusivity Remains Narrow and Assignment-Based Updated July 10, 2026 Bottom line: MSSP exclusivity remains narrow and assignment-based. Organizations should focus compliance efforts on the TINs and claims that … Continue reading →

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Podcast – ASC Credentialing Decoded

Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition Welcome to Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition, the podcast where we explore the intersection of law and medicine to keep you informed on the latest developments and trends. Episode 9 – ASC Credentialing Decoded Welcome to “ASC … Continue reading →

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Health Law Firm Opens Green Bay Office

By Fisher, JD, CHC, CCEP <   Health Care Attorney John Fisher Announces Virtual Legal Services for Green Bay, Menominee, Appleton, Oshkosh, and the Greater Fox Valley Attorney John Fisher, a health care lawyer with more than 30 years of … Continue reading →

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MSSP Contracting Rules Create Operational and Revenue Risk for ACOs

For Health System and ACO Executives | Medicare Shared Savings Program Current as of: July 2026 Executive Takeaway: Current MSSP regulations at 42 C.F.R. § 425.116 make ACO contracting infrastructure an executive-level compliance and revenue issue. CMS requires ACOs to … Continue reading →

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CMS Issued Memo on EMTALA Responsibilities in the Midst of COVID-19

CMS issued an update to Memo #QSO-20-15 addressing COVID-19 and Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) requirements for Hospital and Critical Access Hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Memo covers a number of topics related to obligations under EMTALA … Continue reading →

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