Dental practices account for a specific niche within the healthcare industry, but they are still required to comply with a range of laws at both federal and state levels. California, in particular, tends to have strict laws related to healthcare providers and businesses in general.
As a provider of...
Dental practice appraisals help the buyer and seller agree to a fair price for the sale of a practice, making them similar to home or property appraisals. Of course, there are only two instances in which you will ever need to acquire a dental practice appraisal, those being when you purchase a...
If you own a dental practice, asking patients to sign legal waivers is crucial to protecting your business and personal assets. However, navigating the legal waters for patient liability waivers can be challenging. Mahan Law—Dental Attorneys can help you draft liability waivers that comply with local laws. We can also work...
Before you sell or close your thriving dental business, you need to develop and implement a solid exit strategy.
This is even more important if you are retiring from the workforce entirely. A good exit strategy can ensure a relaxing retirement, but a poor one can hinder your retirement...
As more aspects of life become digital, it shouldn’t be surprising that medical services have entered the digital sphere. Telehealth — including teledentistry — is now practiced to some extent in every state. If you are considering adding teledentistry to your existing practice, you should understand how state and federal regulations affect...
When you’re busy running a dental office, conducting in-house financial compliance audits might not be at the top of your to-do list. However, auditing your financial practices can be a major step toward avoiding an IRS audit or ending up in trouble with a governmental agency.
The good news...
HIPAA is a federal law designed to protect private patient information. As healthcare providers, dental offices are legally required to fully comply with the requirements outlined in HIPAA. Unfortunately, HIPAA is complex. It can be easy to engage in practices that inadvertently leave you in violation.
HIPAA violations can...
Owning a dental practice comes only after many years of hard work. You know that the dental industry naturally leaves you vulnerable to a variety of liabilities, and you also know that having the right insurance coverage is non-negotiable. However, figuring out exactly what insurance your practice needs is rarely easy.
In establishing your dental practice, there are several legal documents that will cross your desk. One of the most significant ones will be your dental practice lease agreement. Resist the urge to sign off on this without a second glance as it can have profound impacts on your business, not to...
Branding in its broadest sense is what you want your business, your team, and yourself to represent to the world. When done so intentionally and mindfully, branding can allow you to set your business above the rest and define its goals. Properly executed branding can make your clients and the public develop...
