Vasilios J. Kalogredis

Vasilios J. Kalogredis

November 26, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Essential Role of Partnership Agreements in Health Care Private Practices

A partnership agreement serves as a critical foundation for the successful ownership, governance, operation and longevity of a practice, delineating the rights, responsibilities, financial interests and expectations of co-owners.

By Vasilios J. Kalogredis

6 minute read

October 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Trends and Considerations of Practice Transactions in Health Care

Understanding the reasons for and goals to be accomplished by a transaction can help an adviser to a doctor narrow down which transaction structure (e.g., merger or sale/acquisition) would be in the best interests of one's client.

By Vasilios J. Kalogredis

5 minute read

October 01, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

OIG Issues Unfavorable Opinion for Proposal to Share a Percentage of Savings

The requestor inquired as to whether the "proposed arrangement," as discussed below, would warrant sanctions under Sections 1128(b)(7) or 1128A(a)(7) of the Social Security Act (SSA) as they relate to the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). The opinion concludes that, if undertaken, the proposed arrangement would generate prohibited remuneration under the AKS.

By Vasilios J. Kalogredis

9 minute read

July 30, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

OIG Responds Favorably to an Arrangement for Pharmaceutical Company's Payment of Travel Expenses

The opinion concludes that although the proposed arrangement would generate prohibited remuneration under the AKS (if the requisite intent were present), the OIG would not impose administrative sanctions on the requestor; and the arrangement does not generate prohibited remuneration under the beneficiary inducements CMP.

By Vasilios J. Kalogredis

12 minute read

April 23, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Multistate Licensure Compact for Social Work

The compact will establish a single license allowing social workers with a college degree or clinical license to serve patients across state lines (within each compact state), including through telehealth platforms. This single license requirement is anticipated to promote greater flexibility and access for both social workers and the patients they serve.

By Vasilios J. Kalogredis

4 minute read

March 29, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Use of Ketamine for Trauma, Pain and Depression in Health Care

Ketamine, which was once used primarily as a recreational drug, is now being administered in clinics throughout the United States to treat patients suffering from trauma, pain and depression.

By Vasilios J. Kalogredis

8 minute read

February 23, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

OIG Responds Favorably to Arrangement Incentivizing Policyholders to Seek Care From In-Network Hospitals

The opinion concludes that although the proposed arrangement, if undertaken, would generate prohibited remuneration under the AKS (if the requisite intent were present), as well as the Beneficiary Inducements CMP, the OIG would not impose administrative sanctions on the Medigap plan or PHO.

By Vasilios J. Kalogredis

11 minute read

January 22, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

US Worker Shortages and H-1B Visas in Health Care

Because of the various avenues available, foreign health care workers should keep abreast of the different visa types; advantages, disadvantages, and eligibility for each; and the processes and timelines involved.

By Vasilios J. Kalogredis

6 minute read

November 27, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

OIG Issues Favorable Opinion for Proposal to Pay Bonuses to Employed Physicians Based on Net Profits

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued Advisory Opinion No. 23-07 (opinion) on Oct. 10 regarding a "requestor's" proposal to pay bonuses to its employed physicians based on net profits derived from certain procedures performed by the physicians (the proposed arrangement).

By Vasilios J. Kalogredis

5 minute read

October 30, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Corporate Transparency Act: Health Care Providers Beware

The CTA is expected to impact the majority of for-profit health care businesses and provider practices that have fewer than 20 full-time employees and do not qualify for any other applicable exemption. Accordingly, health care entities should take notice of the CTA's requirements and ensure that their respective practices are compliant with the CTA's standards effective no later than Jan. 1, 2024.

By Vasilios J. Kalogredis

9 minute read