Book Description

Updated in 2021 by the ADA Division of Legal Affairs, this book addresses the wide array of new and longstanding legal issues relevant to dental practices in a user-friendly format with additional related references and resources in each chapter. Covers key questions such as: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a sole proprietorship?; What does the Americans with Disabilities Act require for office design?; Are there legal issues in making the transition to a paperless office?; Can I require drug testing of applicants?; What legal limits are there on advertising my practice?; What are "biometrics" and how might they affect healthcare providers?; Can I charge interest on overdue amounts?; How often should patients be asked to update their health history forms?. Addresses topics such as the various regulations relating to HIPAA, the Sunshine Act, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), and the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Self-Referral (Stark) Law. It also includes new material on issues such as emergency preparedness, biometrics, and ransomware. With sample contracts, checklists, and other helpful supplementary materials are included in the appendices. Includes e-book access.