ENVIRONMENTAL LAW NEWS & MORE

A Pennsylvania federal judge recently dismissed a Qui Tam case brought by an orthopedic surgeon against Pottstown Medical Specialists, Inc. (PMSI) claiming that the physician presented an “implausible” supposition.  Dr. Alan Cooper claimed that Pottstown Medical...

Non-profit hospitals operate very differently from their for-profit counterparts.  They value the services they provide based on their contribution to the community they serve, rather than their profit margins.  They are subject to many of the same financial...

Healthcare is a basic human right but for some people it is not always easily accessible. Aside from the high costs associated with healthcare in the U.S., in many rural areas of Pennsylvania, residents lack access to affordable healthcare. Some Pennsylvania...

In an effort to prevent healthcare providers from experiencing significant financial losses while appealing disputed claims for repayment to Medicare, The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is proposing a change to Medicare’s Recovery Audit...

In an effort to prevent healthcare providers from experiencing significant financial losses while appealing disputed claims for repayment to Medicare, The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is proposing a change to Medicare’s Recovery Audit...

Physicians entering into employment with a private medical practice, non-profit hospital, or for-profit hospital, are often required by these employers to sign a written employment agreement or employment contract that outlines the conditions of their business...

Many health care professionals enter into employment contracts which contain restrictive covenants.  Restrictive covenants are contract provisions which specifically limit the type and location of employment that an individual may obtain if they leave their present...

For a doctor or other practicing health care professional, a complaint that leads to an investigation by the State Board of Medicine can be devastating to your professional career, as well as your personal and financial well being. A doctor may find himself or herself...