iThe lure of timesharing a medical office can be a compelling one, but attorneys Jill Girardeau and Gary McDermott talk with Medical Office Today about why it can be a complicated endeavor.
In the article, online here, Girardeau and McDermott explain that while there are certainly advantages to using a timeshare office, such as lower overhead and expanding services, the contract and logistics must be carefully thought out.
"I think the trickiest issue is protecting yourself against violations of kickback laws and the Stark Law,” McDermott said. “What might seem reasonable in a typical landlord-tenant scenario can get you in hot water when medical practices are concerned."
