Health Care Law | Multidisciplinary Practice
Multidisciplinary Healthcare Practices | PA Healthcare Lawyer
The Martin Law Firm is a nationally recognized healthcare law firm located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Attorney Jason B. Martin represents physicians, physician groups, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, and other healthcare providers and associations. An area of expertise for Attorney Martin is the creation of multidisciplinary practices. A multidisciplinary practice is an entity that combines two or more types of providers that offer multiple healthcare services, e.g., MD/DC practice. In addition to the formation of multidisciplinary practices, Attorney Martin handles Medicare Audits and Appeals, Insurance Audits, ERISA and insurance reimbursement matters, and Healthcare Compliance.
Many providers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States are realizing the benefits of multidisciplinary practices. A multidisciplinary practice offers patients comprehensive medical care. Patients with various health problems may be able to receive chiropractic care and medical care at the same location, which facilitates a holistic approach to care and convenience.
Setting up a multidisciplinary practice is not difficult, but there are numerous statutes and regulations that must be satisfied. In Pennsylvania, any licensed healthcare provider is subject to statutes and regulations specific to the provider. For example, doctors of chiropractic are governed by the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Practice Act and regulations promulgated and enforced by the State Board of Chiropractic. Medical doctors are governed by the Pennsylvania Medical Practice Act and regulations promulgated by the State Board of Medicine. These laws and regulations may prohibit or restrict licensed professionals to own or be employed by a multidisciplinary practice. In addition, federal and state fee splitting laws, self-referral laws, and anti-kickback laws must be considered. Compensation to the various licensed healthcare providers must be carefully tailored to comply with these laws. General corporate statutes, contract law, and accounting principals must also be reviewed to determine an appropriate business arrangement. Finally, as with any healthcare provider or entity, each of the licensed providers must fully understand billing, coding and documentation requirements with regard to the services that he or she will provide to the multidisciplinary practice.
Failure to comply with one or many of the applicable laws and regulations could result in sanctions, loss of professional license, civil penalties, injunctions preventing continued operations and a myriad of other problems.
Contact an Experienced Healthcare Attorney
If considering setting up a multidisciplinary practice, one should seek the assistance of an experienced healthcare attorney. To speak with an experienced healthcare attorney with regard to a multidisciplinary practice, please contact The Martin Law Firm today at 215-646-3980. Attorney Martin offers a free initial consultation.