Corporate Practice of Medicine State Law Survey

Get up to speed on state laws regarding restrictions on the practice of medicine by corporations, otherwise known as the "corporate practice of medicine" doctrine. Use this state law survey from Practical Guidance – Healthcare to advise your clients on the regulatory issues associated with this doctrine, including underlying state statutory and common law prohibitions, exceptions for professional corporations and hospitals, and fee splitting laws implicated by the doctrine.

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