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Originally published in Healthcare News and Healthcare Michigan In a prior article, I provided guidance for physicians and other medical professionals on how to compare the taxes payable under competing offers to join practice groups. I pointed out that these taxes will vary depending on several factors, including whether the offer includes equity ownership and …
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On February 12, 2022, the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship of the House Committee on the Judiciary held a very informative hearing regarding the relevance of foreign physicians in the healthcare system of the United States (U.S.). The hearing was titled, “Is There a Doctor in the House? The Role of Immigrant Physicians in the …
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It is not uncommon for a physician organization to act as an intermediary between its physician participants and third-party payers to facilitate the negotiation and acceptance of reimbursement rates and other payer contract terms. However, when facilitation becomes negotiation and a PO accepts contracts with third-party payers on behalf of physician participants, also known as …
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