Oct 24, 2024
In this episode of the #HealthLawHotspot, host Ericka Adler welcomes Laura Goodman, Partner at FGMK, to explore the intricacies of setting up Management Services Organizations (MSOs) and Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). Tune in as they delve into the essential collaboration between your legal and financial teams to ensure a solid foundation for your arrangements. Laura shares valuable insights on the first financial steps to take when setting up MSOs and DSOs, the best structures on both the clinical and management sides to avoid over-complication, and the critical distinction between expenses that should be allocated to the clinical entity versus the MSO/DSO. They discuss how to determine a fair market value management fee to comply with state and federal laws and tax pitfalls/IRS challenges that practices may encounter if they do not follow the financial structure outlined in the MSO/DSO agreement. Finally, Ericka and Laura talk about limiting expenses and regulatory issues when structuring MSO/DSO arrangements, and how the proper advice can save a client from an unfortunate outcome. Tune in for a compelling conversation that will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of healthcare management services.