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A S Gassman

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PubMed1999

Fear and loathing in Florida--PPMC's, fee-splitting, and anti-kickback implications.

Many developments are occurring with respect to practice management agreements in Florida. These include the District Court of Appeal affirmance of the Bakarania decision, a bankruptcy court decision to the effect that the PhyMatrix Agreement evaluated in Bakarania constitutes illegal fee-splitting. There was also a new Board of Medicine decision permitting a percentage arrangement under a "management agreement." This article summarizes the recent developments in Florida, as well as some developments in other states, which are relevant for practice management agreements throughout the country.

Bankruptcy↗
PubMed1993

Structuring group medical practices: labor and employment issues.

This article is the third in a series addressing the general representation factors involved in structuring group medical practices. In this article, selected labor and employment issues frequently encountered by counsel and managers of group medical practices are reviewed, and the impact of various legal restrictions--including the Americans with Disabilities Act--is discussed.

Persons with Disabilities↗
PubMed1992

Structuring group medical practices: tax planning aspects.

This article is the first in a series addressing the structuring of group medical practice entities, shareholder relationships, and general representation factors. In this article, a general background in federal tax planning is provided, including strategies for minimization of income tax payment and the potential problems that may be encountered when a group practice is not carefully structured.

Group Practice↗
PubMed1992

Employee v. independent contractor: tax and other considerations for group practices.

The classification of physicians and associated health care professionals as employees or independent contractors in a group practice context is an important and frequently misunderstood issue, with many traps for the unwary. This article discusses the effect of classification on a group's responsibilities, the factors to consider in determining whether a health care professional should be classified as an employee of the group or an independent contractor, and the practical considerations involved in reclassification of an improperly classified worker.

Contract Services↗
PubMed1992

Structuring group medical practices: shareholder and partnership agreements.

This article is the second in a series addressing the structuring of group medical entities, shareholder relationships, and general representation factors. In this article, a number of the legal and business considerations for entering into shareholder and partnership agreements are discussed, and various types of practice structures and recommended group practice agreement provisions are described.

Group Practice↗