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Choice of Entity for Multi-Disciplinary Practices

The Maryland Professional Service Corporation Act permits physicians, chiropractors, dentists, osteopaths, podiatrists and psychologists to practice in corporate form through a "professional servic

Did You Know Winter 2001

New Name for HCFA: Did you know that the Health Care Financing Administration, commonly known as HCFA, is now known as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)?

Technology Transfer Agreements; Don’t Be an Amateur

It used to be that Olympic athletes competed only for the love of the game, unconcerned about professional and commercial success.  So too, it used to be that university professors and governm

When Is A Commission Due?

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals, in a decision issued on December 4, 2001, held that Maryland's Wage Payment & Collection Act prohibits an employer from conditioning payment of a commissi

Employer Obligations Regarding Employees Called to Duty in Uniformed Services

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), 38 U.S.C.

Truth in Lending Problems for Maryland Lenders

A troubling court decision has come home to roost for Maryland creditors. Maryland creditors should review their TILA forms and procedures.

New OSHA Record-Keeping Requirements

Changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) record-keeping requirements will become effective January 1, 2002.

No Investigation Without Representation

On November 2, 2001, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision in Epilepsy Foundation v.

Accord and Dissatisfaction!

Wickman V. Kane, 136 Md. App. 554, 766 A.2d 241 (2001)Holding:

Maryland Rejects Wrongful Life Claims

Earlier this year, in Kassama v.

Estate Planning for Physicians

A version of this article was published in The Daily Record on October 15, 2001.

Retiree Health Benefits Subject to Age Discrimination

It appears that an obscure federal court case (Erie County Retirees Assoc. v. Erie County) may indirectly result in many retirees losing their health insurance coverage.

California Dental Associations' Advertising Restrictions Live On

Earlier this year, the California Dental Association (CDA) prevailed in its 8 year battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over CDA's advertising guidelines.

Did You Know Fall? Fall 2001

Non-Elective Angioplasty: Did you know that the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) extended a State Health Plan exemption for the Cardiovascular Patients Outcomes Research Team

2001 Maryland Laws Update

All legislation becomes effective October 1, 2001, unless otherwise shown. PRIVACY

New DOL Claims and Appeals

This summary covers only the application of the new regulations to group health plans. The new regulations cover all ERISA plans except apprenticeship plans.

New Maryland Laws Prohibit Discrimination Based Upon Sexual Orientation and Genetic Information

The Maryland General Assembly recently enacted two laws, SB 2 and SB 25, which prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation and genetic information.

The Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims

In a recent unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court clarified the standard for determining when sexual harassment has occurred and the requirements for establishing a retaliation claim.

HIPAA Privacy Regulations Take Effect: Compliance Required by April 14, 2003

On April 12, 2001, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the HIPAA privacy regulations would take effect as scheduled, on April 14, 2001.

Maryland's 2001 Hospital Rate Increase

Last year, the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) revised its methodology for setting hospital charges in Maryland.

Medicare Overpayments in Bankruptcy

The health care industry presents unique bankruptcy problems. One of which involves Medicare overpayments.

Does Incentive Compensation Continue After Employment?

Does your practice pay physicians a base salary, plus incentive compensation based on a percentage of their collections?