Category Archives: Physician Issues

OSHA Citation Lessons: Written Safety Plans Required by OSHA Standards

Federal OSHA does not require every employer to maintain a single, companywide written safety plan. Instead, particular OSHA standards require written plans, procedures, certifications, or programs when specified hazards or operations are present. In manufacturing, construction, healthcare, warehousing, maintenance, laboratories, … Continue reading →

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Corporate Practice of Medicine in Wisconsin: Why Structure Still Matters for Physician Practices

Corporate Practice of Medicine in Wisconsin: Physician practice owners, physician-shareholders, and practice administrators should revisit their entity structure, employment arrangements, and management contracts before assuming that a long-standing structure is legally sound. For many Wisconsin physician practices, corporate practice of … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Noncompete Bill Would Restrict Noncompetes for Medical Practitioners

Client Alert | November 2025 Wisconsin Noncompete Bill | Wisconsin Senate Bill 657 would materially change how health care organizations use noncompetes with certain practitioners. Although the bill did not pass in the 2025-2026 session, it signals continued scrutiny of … Continue reading →

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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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Concierge Medicine Agreements – Five Key Contract Clauses for Medical Practices

Summary: Concierge medicine agreements should clearly address membership benefits, refund and cancellation policies, Medicare-related disclosures, arbitration provisions, and fee-adjustment mechanisms to help medical practices manage legal risk and patient expectations. Concierge medicine, direct primary care, and membership-based medical practices can … Continue reading →

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Medicare Opt-Out – A Make-or-Break Decision for Concierge Physicians

For physicians moving into concierge, direct-pay, or cash-based practice models, opting out of Medicare is a consequential compliance decision—not merely an administrative formality. A properly executed Medicare opt-out changes how the physician may treat and bill Medicare beneficiaries, how private … Continue reading →

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Hybrid Concierge Models – Why Popularity Comes With Compliance Risk

Hybrid concierge models are gaining traction for a simple reason: they give physicians a way to offer a more personalized patient experience without walking away from traditional insurance. Patients can opt into a membership tier for enhanced access and non-covered … Continue reading →

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Cash-Based Clinics – A Regulatory Landscape More Complex Than It Appears

For owners, operators, management services organizations, and investors, the central lesson is straightforward: cash pay is not a compliance shortcut. The appeal of the cash-based model is clear. Practices can simplify revenue collection, reduce administrative friction, and design services around … Continue reading →

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Direct Primary Care (DPC) vs. Concierge Medicine: A Regulatory Comparison

In recent years, alternative primary care models like Direct Primary Care (DPC) and concierge medicine have grown in popularity as both patients and providers seek more personalized and accessible healthcare. While both models emphasize improved doctor-patient relationships and enhanced patient … Continue reading →

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Physician Autonomy in the Value-Based Care Era: Legal and Operational Priorities for Health Care Providers

Topics: value-based care compliance, physician autonomy, health care provider legal issues, Stark Law compliance, Anti-Kickback Statute compliance, physician compensation arrangements, value-based care contracts, health care compliance counsel, medical staff governance, accountable care organizations, provider reimbursement strategy, health care fraud and … Continue reading →

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