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Sample of Topics Where We Can Help:

Adjunctive Services

  • Delegation/Referral
  • Modalities

Advertising and Marketing

  • Discounts/Rebates/ Coupons

Billing and Coding
Business Formation

  • Leases/Purchase
  • Multidisciplinary

Chiropractic Liens

  • Establishing
  • Enforcing

Collection Issues
Duty to Inform/Refer

Employment Relations

  • Associate/Independent Contractor
  • Hiring/Firing

Examining Board Complaints
Federal Regulations

  • Stark Law
  • False Claims Act

HIPPA/Record Requests
Independent Medical Exams
Informed Consent
Insurance Disputes

  • Bad Faith
  • Delays/Interest

Litigation Support

Malpractice
Medicare and Medicaid
Nutritional Counseling
Office Transitions

  • Asset/Stock Sales
  • Mergers/Succession

Personal Injury
Prepaid/Wellness Plans
Records Request
Restrictive Covenants
Scope of Practice
Standard of Care
Telehealth
Worker’s Compensation

Previously Addressed Questions

What legal documentation do I need to purchase another chiropractor’s license? [General Inquiry]

Can I or a licensed chiropractor provide acupuncture services to patients? [General Inquiry]

How do I protect myself as a chiropractor from the restraints of a non-compete agreement? [Legal Advice]

Do I have to sign a non-compete and confidentiality Agreement? [General Inquiry]

What should I look out for in a contract as a new doctor with the chiropractor-owner of the practice [Legal Advice]

Can I use cold laser therapy in my practice? [General Inquiry]

Should our clinic alter its informed consent document? [Legal Advice]

Does our “doctor’s lien” form neet to be updated or changed? [Legal Advice]

How do I deal with the transfer of patient files when I sell my practice? [Legal Advice]

As an Independent contractor, can the chiropractor owner be paid as “rent” from me based upon the volume of patients I am treating? [General Inquiry]

Can I provide free or reduced rate services to patients where they get supplemental products or services of another health care professional? [General Inquiry]

Can I employ a nurse practitioner in my practice? [General Inquiry]

Social Media – is there a regulatory violation if various internet sites list me as a “back specialist”? [Legal Advice]

What specific therapies can my CA perform? [Legal Advice]

Can I as a chiropractor  practice “homeopathic” services? [General Inquiry]