Naming Your California Physical Therapy Corporation: What PT Practices Must Know Physical therapists forming professional corporations in California must ensure their corporate name complies with both corporate law and the professional licensing statutes governing physical therapy. Physical t...
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Can Chiropractors Use “Medical” in Their Practice Name in California?
Naming Your California Chiropractic Corporation: What the Chiropractic Board Requires Chiropractors forming a professional corporation in California must comply with both corporate law and the regulatory framework governing chiropractic practice. Choosing a corporate name may seem like a brand...
Can you name your practice anything you want in California? Not exactly.
Naming Your California Medical Corporation: What Physicians Need to Know Choosing a name for your medical corporation in California may seem like a straightforward branding decision, but it is actually governed by several legal requirements. Physicians forming professional corporations must co...
Starting a Nursing Corporation in California? Your Name Matters
Naming Your California Nursing Corporation: What Nurses Should Know Registered nurses and advanced practice nurses who form professional corporations in California must ensure that their corporate name complies with both corporate law and the statutes governing nursing practice. Nursing pract...
Want to Use a Brand Name for your Dental Corporation? You likely need a Fictitious Name Permit first
Want to Use a Brand Name for Your Dental Corporation. You likely need a Fictitious Name Permit first. Many dentists prefer to market their practices under a brand name rather than their personal name. Names like Pacific Coast Dental Studio or Advanced Smile Center can feel more modern an...
Naming Your Dental Corporation in California: What Dentists Need to Know
Naming Your California Dental Corporation: What the Dentist's Need to Know Forming a dental corporation in California involves more than filing Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State. Dentists are regulated not only by corporate law but also by the Dental Board of Californi...
Can a Nurse Practitioner Own Part of a Medical Practice in California? What the Law Actually Allows
Can a Nurse Practitioner Work in a Medical Corporation in California? Nurse practitioners (NPs) play an increasingly important role in healthcare delivery across California, including in specialty practices such as dermatology. A common question that arises from NP clients when structuring a med...
Professional Medical Corporations Explained: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
The Professional Medical Corporations Explained guide is a practical overview for California healthcare professionals who want to understand what a Professional Medical Corporation (PC) is and why it is commonly used to operate a medical practice. It explains the key legal rules around ownership and licensing requirements, including why professional services must be provided through a structure that complies with California’s professional corporation laws and corporate practice restrictions. It highlights common benefits of forming a PC—such as clearer business organization, credibility, and certain tax planning opportunities—while also clarifying that a PC does not eliminate personal malpractice liability for a provider’s own professional negligence. Finally, it addresses frequently asked questions, including how PCs differ from LLCs and what steps are involved in forming and maintaining a compliant entity.
Why Sellers Love Stock Sales (and Why Buyers Usually Don’t)
Structuring the Sale of a Health Care Practice Stock Sale vs. Asset Sale Selling a health care practice is one of the most significant financial and professional decisions a provider will make. Beyond price and timing, how the transaction is structured—as a stock sale or an asset sale—...
Prescription for Peace: Mediation in Health Care Disputes
Mediation offers a powerful, collaborative alternative to litigation in health law disputes, helping resolve conflicts in business, employment, and patient care with confidentiality, efficiency, and control. By empowering parties to craft mutually agreeable outcomes, mediation preserves relationships, reduces costs, and promotes peace—making it especially well-suited for the healing-oriented nature of the health care industry. Rather than leaving decisions to the courts, mediation fosters respectful dialogue and closure, aligning legal resolution with the values of compassion and professionalism central to health care.
Secure Your Practice's Future: Why Buy-Sell Agreements and Life Insurance Matter
For healthcare practice partners, having a comprehensive Buy-Sell Agreement in place is one of the most critical steps in securing the future of the business and protecting all parties involved. A buy-sell agreement ensures that the practice can continue to operate smoothly in the event of a part...
Making ethical decisions solo? Here's how to tackle bioethics challenges with confidence.
Navigating Bioethics Decision-Making as a Solo Healthcare Practitioner Solo healthcare practice offers providers autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to foster close relationships with patients. However, it also presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to bioethical decision-making...
Is Your Healthcare Practice Ready for 2025?
Can You Believe 2025 is Almost Here? Is Your Healthcare Practice Ready for the Future? As the holidays approach and the new year draws near, it's natural to reflect on what you've accomplished and what lies ahead. For healthcare practitioners, this is an ideal time to think beyond the day-to-day...