by melissa | May 25, 2015
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...
by melissa | May 18, 2015
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...
by melissa | May 15, 2015
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...
by melissa | Apr 29, 2015
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...
by cfrisco | Apr 29, 2015
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...
by melissa | Apr 20, 2015
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...
