Is My Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable?
A non-compete agreement is a standard provision in healthcare contracts. Non-competes are in nearly every employment agreement and practice sale agreement. These agreements also often include other restrictive covenants, such as non-solicitation agreements. The non-solicitation provisions often prevent a doctor from poaching patients and staff. However, the non-compete agreement prevents…
CARES Act: Financial Relief for Doctors and Other Small Business Owners as a result of COVID-19
The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act was enacted into law on March 27, 2020 to help provide financial stability and relief for individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19. While the bill is very broad and addresses a number of areas and industries, we believe the following are…
The Key Federal Statutes Regulating Doctors
Healthcare regulations seem to grow more complex with every passing year. Doctors are expected to know, and comply with, an alphabet soup of federal statutes and associated regulations governing everything from employment to patient privacy to personal finances, and everything in between. In order to simplify matters, we have prepared…
Health Care Rounds: De-Mystifying The Business of Healthcare Delivery Systems
The business of healthcare has become increasingly complex over the last ten years, with developments such as the emergence of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), the passage of the Affordable Care Act and present uncertainty over its future, and the accelerated implementation of telemedicine.
Making Sure Everyone Is On The Same Page: Letters Of Intent
When you are buying or selling a healthcare practice, even simple, straightforward transactions can become needlessly complex. Miscommunications and misunderstandings over key terms of the transaction can emerge, requiring the parties to spend unnecessary time, energy, and money on attorneys’ fees to resolve disputes. One of the best ways to…