HIPAA Compliance: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements for privacy and security of protected health information, including data handling protocols and patient confidentiality measures
Medicare/Medicaid Regulations: Federal healthcare program requirements including billing procedures and compliance standards for government-funded healthcare services
IRS Guidelines: Internal Revenue Service requirements for independent contractor classification, including tax implications and clear distinction from employee status
Anti-Kickback Statute: Federal law prohibiting remuneration for patient referrals, including compliance with safe harbor provisions and restrictions on financial incentives
Stark Law: Physician self-referral law restricting financial relationships and referral patterns in healthcare services
State Medical Practice Acts: State-specific requirements for medical practice including licensing requirements and scope of practice regulations
State Privacy Laws: Additional state-specific privacy requirements that may exceed or complement federal HIPAA regulations
State Healthcare Regulations: State-specific healthcare facility requirements and quality of care standards applicable to independent contractors
Medical Staff Bylaws: Professional standards and operational requirements established by healthcare facilities for medical staff and contractors
Clinical Practice Guidelines: Professional standards of care and clinical protocols that must be followed in healthcare delivery
Insurance Requirements: Professional liability, general liability, and other insurance requirements for healthcare independent contractors
Documentation Standards: Requirements for medical record-keeping, reporting, and quality assurance documentation
