2 telehealth compliance issues physicians need to watch
“Telehealth” was already on track to becoming a major force in medical services, and the events of the last few years have simply accelerated that...
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FTC’s proposed rule to ban non-competes
Employers have been using non-compete clauses for years to protect their businesses. A proposed rule change by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...
Physician employment agreements: Tips to steer clear of pitfalls
Physician employment agreements shape the relationship between doctors and healthcare institutions. These contracts, however, can be a minefield if...
Ottenwess Law announces 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers
A trio of attorneys from Southfield - based law firm Ottenwess Law, have been designated 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers. The firm is pleased to...
The importance of training and education in employee compliance
Rules and regulations surrounding the healthcare field are constantly changing and evolving. Even when medical employees know the rules around their...
Michigan seniors warned of health care fraud
Health care fraud, like any form of fraud, involves a distortion of the truth. Offenders prey on unsuspecting patients, who hand over confidential...
What unprofessional conduct can lead to disciplinary action?
Medical professionals across the country must uphold specific standards of care and conduct. Doing so is essential to the medical industry to...
Defending yourself against claims of medical malpractice
The medical profession is a challenging one to enter. You accept the consequences and liabilities to save lives. No matter how hard you try, there...
Drawbacks of arbitration clauses in employment agreements
Employers are responsible for providing proper channels for workers to bring up workplace injustices. Due to changing legal landscapes in recent...
Laws governing healthcare fraud and abuse
When a healthcare provider faces allegations of fraud and abuse, it can have serious consequences for both the provider and their patients. The...
The Physician as a Witness: a how to on being deposed as a defendant physician, treating physician, or an expert witness
David M. Ottenwess was recently asked to be a speaker at the American Educational Institute as a part of a series of seminars for continuing...
HEALTHCARE FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE: WHAT IS IT AND HOW DO YOU AVOID IT?
Stephanie P. Ottenwess was recently asked to be a speaker at the American Educational Institute as a part of a series of seminars for continuing...
Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
David M. Ottenwess was recently asked to be a speaker at the American Educational Institute as a part of a series of seminars for continuing...
Stephanie Ottenwess Included in Leading Lawyers 2023 class of “Top Lawyers, Women Leaders”
Ottenwess Law is proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Stephanie Ottenwess, has been selected to be included in the Leading Lawyers 2023...
APPELLATE UPDATE: Markel v Beaumont and unanswered questions
On December 7, 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, altered the established law of hospital ostensible agency liability, in Markel v...