An essential, easy to use desk reference that helps physicians avoid a myriad of hidden legal pitfalls. Written in an extremely readable, concise format. It clearly flags over 1,200 of the costliest legal errors physicians make. By referring to this text when needed, you will be able to:
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• Cover yourself. |
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• Avoid lawsuits and unnecessary, costly legal errors. |
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• Get quickly up to speed on legal issues before making a mistake. |
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• Be proactive and reduce risk. |
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• Become more aware of potential liability. |
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• Get everything you are owed under the law. |
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• Increase your knowledge, confidence and ability in dealing with lawyers and legal issues. |
Adding this book to your library is like having your own personal lawyer, experienced in representing physicians, on retainer to answer questions, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Features
Comprehensive. Features 120 sections highlighting over 1,200 costly, yet avoidable, legal errors and omissions physicians frequently make.
Easy to read. Each section contains an executive summary, 10 biggest mistakes listed in bullet-point fashion, & 10 concise action steps which show how to avoid the mistake.
Understandable, bottom-line information. Each section has been specially written for a physician-reader in simple, understandable language, not "legalese."
Well indexed. Contains a detailed index with more than 1,600 terms so you can quickly find what you need.
Authoritative. Sections written by many of the nation’s premiere lawyers representing physicians. Each section peer reviewed.
Physician specific. The legal issues addressed are specific to the unique legal problems physicians face including: Stark, legal structuring of practices, HIPAA, licensing, malpractice, certificates of need, billing audits, peer review, hospital relations, OIG investigations, employment contracts, covenants not to compete, and much, much more.
