Topic
physician compensation
80 published works
Inside the False Claims Act
Smoke is Not Fire: Fourth Circuit Rejects Stark and AKS Theories Built on Ordinary Business Practices and Conclusory Allegations
It is not every day that an 83-page qui tam complaint alleging Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) violations is dismissed at the pleading stage, particularly when filed by experienced…
Government Enforcement, Compliance & Investigations Report
Healthcare Deals, Physician Compensation, and Common Compliance Pitfalls
We just released Episode 40 of the False Claims Act Insights podcast, where I discussed best practices for structuring physician compensation arrangements and navigating the complex compliance landscape surrounding healthcare…
Healthcare Law Insights
The Productivity Trap in Comp Plans
This is the second in a six-part series on incentive design, deal structure, and how these issues surface in transactions and enforcement. Other relevant topics will be discussed in our…
Health Law Blog
Tax Considerations in Analyzing Offers from Practice Groups
Although in prior articles in this publication, I addressed tax issues faced by physicians and other practice groups, the purpose of this article is to guide physicians and other medical…
Westchester Commercial Division Blog
Westchester Commercial Division Partially Dismisses Physician’s Multimillion-Dollar Compensation Suit Against Medical Conglomerate
By Brian Cohen
In Michael Cushner, M.D. v. Summit Health Management LLC, Index No. 65930/2024, Justice Gretchen Walsh of the Westchester Commercial Division issued a detailed Decision and Order addressing a motion to dismiss…
Healthcare Law Insights
How to Wear the Investor Hat When Physicians Are the Revenue Generators
Engaging in management and investor conversations about maintaining and growing a business is critical, no matter the industry. Whether you’re discussing normal business sustainability, organic growth, or contemplating a sale,…
The Healthcare Investor
Physician Compensation in the PPM Context, With Justin Chamblee and Holly Buckley
PPM deals are one of the hottest trends in the transaction environment with healthcare professionals. On this episode of The Corner Series, McGuireWoods' Geoff Cockrell is joined by fellow partner and chair of…
Med Law Blog
False Claims Act (FCA) Liability for Physician Compensation Exceeding Fair Market Value (FMV)
When negotiating physician compensation issues, hospitals frequently rely upon the premise they must pay fair market value compensation in order to comply with the provisions of the Stark Act prohibiting…
Rivkin Rounds
Health Network Pays $345 Million for Compensating Physicians Above FMV
Community Health Network, Inc., based in Indianapolis, Indiana, has paid $345 million to settle alleged violations of the False Claims Act (FCA). The lawsuit was initiated through a whistleblower complaint…
Oregon Whistleblower’s Blog
Doctors for dollars:
Lawyers and doctors are both in the professional service industry. Setting lawyer pay is pretty easy, particularly at the partner level. Just estimate the amount of business (i.e., revenue) they'll…