Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Private Practice Monroe township, New Jersey
This session provides an overview of basic healthcare law concepts and terminology relevant to OMS practices. Topics include human resources law such as the differences between employees versus independent contractors; types of torts (intentional, negligence and strict liability); fraud and abuse (False Claims Act, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute); HIPAA and EMTALA. While not a risk-management course, this broad overview helps both new and seasoned practitioners strengthen their understanding of healthcare law through scenarios and real-world cases.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Become familiar with basic healthcare law terminologies pertinent to day-to-day practice.
Recognize basic concepts in HR law, torts, fraud and abuse, HIPAA and EMTALA regulations to avoid pitfalls.
Understand practical applications of healthcare law for compliance purposes and to follow the standard of care.
