There is a misperception that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-compete clauses excludes hospitals and healthcare entities. This is not exactly the case. Some employers are outside the FTC’s jurisdiction and...more
5/7/2024
/ Air Carriers ,
Banks ,
Common Carriers ,
Federal Credit Unions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Lack of Jurisdiction ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Nonprofits ,
Physicians ,
Savings and Loan Companies
Telemedicine companies are supposed to facilitate medically necessary services to beneficiaries over the telephone via licensed medical professionals. In reality, however, many of these “telemedicine companies” are...more
3/11/2024
/ Anti-Kickback Statute ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Durable Medical Equipment ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Fraud ,
Health Care Providers ,
Medicaid ,
Medical Testing ,
Medicare ,
OIG ,
Physicians ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Telemedicine ,
TRICARE
Changing Jobs with a Non-Compete:
What to Say and When? Changing jobs when you have a non-compete agreement in place can be tricky. Before making a move, plan your exit strategy – set a date, practice your resignation, and...more
As a healthcare employer, documenting compliance policies and training employees that it is their duty and responsibility to communicate suspected violations are critical to a vigorous compliance program. But it is not enough...more