At a minimum, a Good Faith Exam (GFE) should be performed annually, but may be required more often depending on the circumstances. The good faith exam should be performed on any patient receiving treatment for the first time. From this GFE, the provider develops a treatment plan which will often include multiple treatments over several […]
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There is a mistaken belief that a D.PSc., PSC.D or Doctor of Pastoral Medicine degree from the Texas-based, Pastoral Medical Association, will expand the scope of practice of non-physician, medical providers. Will such a degree allow a nurse practitioner, for example, to provide services or perform medical assessments that they provide could not otherwise perform? […]
Question: Can a professional limited liability company own another professional limited liability company? Answer: Yes, a PLLC can own another PLLC provided it has the correct ownership and is formed for the same purpose as the PLLC it owns. For example, a physician can form John Doe, MD, PLLC, and that entity can be an […]