‹‹ Return to Doctors' Legal Forum main page Medical Economics editors' go-to legal resources Anti-Fraud and Abuse
HHS Office of Inspector General
The OIG's latest anti-kickback statute rules and explanations.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Links to specific topics, as well as frequently asked questions and answers
regarding physician self-referral. Disabilities
US Department of Justice
All the information you need to make your practice ADA compliant.
Employment Law
US Department of Labor
This guide describes US Department of Labor (DOL) statutes and regulations that
affect businesses and workers. It also offers "hands-on" information
to help employers develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination
policies.
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Specifically designed for small businesses that may not have a human resources
department or a specialized staff, this page contains answers to some of the
most common questions that employers encounter.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
You'll find popular materials for small businesses, including free on-site consultation,
interactive computer software, technical information, and easy-to-follow guides
on how to meet OSHA standards.
In-Office Laboratories
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The place to go for a complete overview of the CLIA program, including information
on regulations, applying for a CLIA certificate, and interpretive guidelines.
Insurance
American Health Lawyers Association
A review of the myriad insurance requirements—from medical liability coverage
to workers' compensation—that physicians need to protect their practices
and their personal assets.
Patient Privacy
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Information
Series for Providers—consisting of 10 papers—has information on electronic
transactions, health plans, and other important HIPAA-related issues.
‹‹ Return to Doctors' Legal Forum main page
Links to other Internet sites are provided as a convenience
only. Medical Economics makes no representations about external sites. Providing
a link does not mean that we endorse or approve the site or accept any responsibility
for its content or use. Due to the dynamic nature of the Internet, resources that
are free and publicly available one day may require a fee or restrict access
the next, and the location of items may change as menus, home pages, and files
are reorganized. If you find a link that is broken or you have any questions
or concerns about a link, please contact
the Webmaster. Please be sure to identify the link and the page on which
it appears. | 
