Provided by:  Jennifer Kirschenbaum, Esq.

July 9, 2019

 

 

Question:


Jennifer, 

How do I know if my practice meets all the legal requirements out there?  

Thanks, 
Dr. P

Answer:  

I get this question a lot.  The "kitchen sinker".   Without a full and complete colonoscopy it is impossible to answer for sure.  However, a great place to start is the new New York State business checklist (https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/app/bw/startnewbusiness).  I just used this handy dandy tool as a dentist "secret shopper", and the below checklist was generated for me.  The Survey took me 4 minutes to complete, and out came a generated checklist addressing (i) corporate formation; (2) licensure; (3) quality of care; (4) prescribing authority and prescription monitoring program; (5) registering my x-ray machines, (6) workers comp requirements, and more.   Pretty decent starter tool considering the price - Free!   Of course ensuring compliance with this start tool is not a complete bill of clean health.  Vendor relationships, corporate structure, billing and coding compliance, employment constructs - all play a major role in compliance.  Each area should be addressed when conducting a full review.  

 


Dentist
Checklist | Jul 08

https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/app/bw/startnewbusiness
Based on your answers, the following requirements and additional information is applicable to your business.
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Below is the custom Business Checklist ID generated from this session. Your checklist will be available for retrieval, using the ID, for 90 days from the date above.

Business Checklist ID: BW00184490

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1NYS Business Formation

Limited Liability Company (Professional Service) Articles of Organization (DOS-1374-f)

Issued By: State, Department of

This document is required to form a professional service limited liability company.
Information you may need to complete your application:
• Certificate of Good Standing (Appellate Division) or Certificate of Authority (NYSED)

2Federal Business Information

Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Issued By: U.S. Department of Treasury

Registration for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) with the IRS.

3Employer Obligations

Employer Registration for Unemployment Insurance, Withholding, and Wage Reporting for Business Employer (NYS 100)

Issued By: Labor, Department of

Description of unemployment insurance for business employers

NYS Workers' Compensation Insurance

This document describes workers' compensation insurance.

NYS Disability and Paid Family Leave Benefits Insurance

This document describes disability and paid family leave benefits insurance.

4Comply with Regulations

Registration of Radiation Installation (DOH - 373)

Issued By: Health, Department of

Registration is required for all radiation producing equipment.

Radioactive Materials License (Medical/Academic) (DOH-370)

Issued By: Health, Department of

This license allows the holder to transfer, use or possess radioactive materials.

5Local Requirements

New York County: Clerk

New York County: Main Office

*Additional Information

Purchasing an Existing Business or its Assets

Issued By: Taxation and Finance, Department of

This page provides useful tax information for individuals purchasing an existing business or its assets.

Employers’ Handbook to Workers’ Compensation in New York State

Issued By: Workers' Compensation Board

This document provides useful information on workers' compensation and disability benefits for New York State employers.

Employer Information

Issued By: Labor, Department of

This document contains useful information for employers.

Hazardous Materials

This document provides useful information on the presence of hazardous materials on premises.

Oxygen - Safe Practices

Issued By: Education Department

This document provides useful information on safe practices for oxygen.

Professional License

Issued By: Education Department

This document provides useful information for professional licensing.

Dentistry - Dentist

Issued By: Education Department

This document contains useful information for dentists.

Dentistry - Dental Anesthesia/Sedation Certification

Issued By: Education Department

This document contains useful information when administering dental anesthesia.

Controlled Substances

Issued By: Health, Department of

This document provides useful information for health care professionals wanting to dispense, administer or prescribe controlled substances.

Doctor and/or Dentist Offices

Issued By: Education Department

This document provides useful information health care in an office setting.

Maternal Depression

Issued By: Health, Department of

This document provides useful information on maternal depression.

Disclaimer: The information provided is intended to assist users and should not be considered advice on starting a business in New York. It is recommended that users consult with an appropriate professional licensed in New York State before starting any business venture.

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