The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act was passed in order to prevent “patient brokering,” a practice where recovery homes engage third parties to recruit patients for illegal kickbacks. However, the Act goes beyond outlawing just patient brokering and makes illegal a broad range of financial relationships with laboratories and other providers. Attorneys Joe Bucaro and Ryan Williams discuss the Act and what providers should know in order to ensure they are in compliance.

Joe and Laura discuss recent updates on two pressing Ohio health law issues.

A recently enacted Ohio law creates a legal safe harbor against tort liability arising from a data breach. It applies to all industries, but will likely have specific implications for providers and physicians specifically. Attorneys Joe Bucaro and Ryan Williams sit down to walk listeners through the new Cybersecurity Program, and its application in the health care industry.

Attorneys Joe Bucaro and Ryan Williams sit down to walk listeners through the new virtual care codes included in the 2019 physician fee schedule. Joe and Ryan dissect the three new codes and requirements for each, and discuss how they differ from traditional telehealth.

Associate Joe Bucaro discusses the new ACO rule with Health Care partner Ryan Williams. Ryan gives insight into the intricacies of the new rule, and provides tips for listeners who are trying to navigating the new rule. Ryan also comments on the reception of the new rule by the healthcare community and his thoughts on how the implementation will play out.

Nurse practitioner clinics are popular approaches to health care delivery. Attorneys Joseph Bucaro and Laura Fryan share the essential business elements needed to establish a compliant and profitable clinic.