Should You Start or Buy an In Home Health Care Agency?
Are you considering building your own home health care business? It is an important industry that offers major opportunities. Developing your own business is a great way to support yourself, your family, and your community. At the same time, owning a business is a major investment of time and money. One of the first questions you need to ask yo…
Considerations When Buying an In-Home Health Care Company
Home health care is one of the fastest growing industries in California. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are nearly 12,000 home health agencies nationwide. If you are considering purchasing a home health agency, it is crucial that you know how to protect your legal rights and financial interests. Here, …
CA Assembly Bill 890 – What it Means to Nurses and Questions that Remain
Nursing is one of the most important occupations in our region. According to data from the California Board of Registered Nursing, there are nearly 500,000 actively registered nurses (RNs) in the state. In September of 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law—California Assembly Bill 890—which has important implications for Nurse Practitioners …
Forming a Professional Nursing Corporation in CA
Nursing is one of the most important occupations and the workplace environment is changing rapidly. According to data from the California Board of Registered Nursing, there are more than 487,000 active registered nurses (RNs) in the state.
If you are considering starting a nursing company in California, it is crucial that your business has the…
Can a Business Steal Your Employee?
Employers invest a tremendous amount of time, money, and other resources into recruiting and training their employees. A competitor targeting your qualified employees could cause harm to your business. This raises an important question: Can another business poach your employees? In California, the answer is “it depends”—poaching employees is ge…
Updated CA Family Care and Leave Act Impacts Small Businesses
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is our state’s counterpart to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The CFRA provides more expansive protection to employees and, as of January 1st, 2021, the CFRA has been updated and expanded. More small businesses in the Bay Area now have obligations under the statute. In this article, our F…
Regulatory Compliance for Medical Practices
Health care is a highly regulated industry. It is crucial that all medical practices are in full compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. Any violation could lead to significant problems—potentially even financial sanctions.
Lynnette Ariathurai is an experienced business lawyer for medical practitioners. Attorney Ariathurai …
Importance of Having an Attorney Advise During the Formation of an LLC
Making the decision to start up a new business is exciting. You can build something of real value to support yourself, your family, and your community. A limited liability company (LLC) is a flexible, cost effective legal structure for many different types of businesses. As forming any type of new business can be complicated, it is best to …
Negotiating Managed Care Contracts
The health care industry is one of the largest and most complex in the United States. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), total public and private U.S. health spending exceeds $4.1 trillion. Insurance providers play a huge role in health financing. Here, our Fremont business contract attorney highlig…
Who Owns a Patients’ Medical Records When a Physician Leaves a Practice?
Physicians have an ethical and professional duty to manage medical records properly. To start, the HIPAA Privacy Rule requires doctors, health care providers, and other parties to protect the confidentiality of sensitive patient medical records. When a doctor moves on from a practice group, it is crucial that all patient medical records are…