Michael F Schaff

June 19, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Despite the constant political movement surrounding the medicinal marijuana program, New Jersey can certainly expect a change in the landscape that will provide increased access to the patient population served by the program.

By Lisa Gora and Michael F. Schaff

9 minute read

September 11, 2014 | New Jersey Law Journal

When terminating a professional relationship with a patient, it is important for physicians to follow legal and ethical guidelines in order to avoid potential disciplinary action.

By Michael F. Schaff and Grace D. Mack

8 minute read

September 08, 2010 | New Jersey Law Journal

An employment agreement should be carefully reviewed. It is the obligation of an attorney who represents the physician to educate the physician on the benefits and pitfalls of the agreement. The four key issues discussed below are a small portion of what needs to be carefully examined and analyzed by attorneys.

By Michael F. Schaff and Glenn P. Prives

9 minute read

September 09, 2009 | New Jersey Law Journal

An overview of the Self-Disclosure Protocol and analysis of the benefits and risks a physician must carefully consider in determining whether to voluntarily disclose to the OIG a violation of law related to a federal health-care program.

By Michael F. Schaff and Alyson M. Leone

8 minute read

July 16, 2007 | New Jersey Law Journal

The health care community in New Jersey is watching carefully as providers and insurers lay out their cases as to the benefits and detriments of recent NJDOBI proposals.

By Brian Kalver, Michael F. Schaff, and Alyson M. Leone

12 minute read

December 13, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal

The regulatory scheme that once fostered the physician-owned ambulatory care center boom now seems poised to slow its growth in New Jersey.

By Michael F. Schaff, Brian Kalver and John P. Murdoch II

10 minute read

December 16, 2002 | Law.com

The past decade has seen significant growth in the number of attorneys specializing in the representation of physicians, dentists, chiropractors and other noninstitutional health-care providers. But representing these physicians is far different from representing other small business owners.

By Michael F. Schaff

16 minute read