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The scope of midwifery practice in New York is about a lot more than knowing where the legal line is. It's about understanding why that line exists in the first place. Long before modern obstetric units, midwives were the original experts in pregnancy and childbirth, supporting families through one of life's most important moments. Today, many pregnant people continue to choose midwifery care because they want a more holistic experience, fewer unnecessary interventions, and a

What is MSO in healthcare, and why has the model become so popular in New York? If you've been researching MSOs, you've probably found the same recycled explanation over and over. An MSO, or Management Services Organization, provides nonclinical business and administrative services to a medical practice. That's technically correct. It's also incomplete. What matters is not what an MSO is. What matters is what an MSO does. I see physicians sold on promises of growth, efficienc

You probably shouldn't hire a New York physician employment contract attorney if you're comfortable being underpaid, accepting "standard" contract terms without asking questions, and leaving roughly 80% of your compensation package unnegotiated. If you're happy assuming your employer's first offer is as good as it gets, you can probably stop reading here. Most physicians negotiate only one part of their employment agreement, usually base salary. Meanwhile, productivity bonuse

Before you download another membership agreement sample, ask yourself one question: Was it written for a New York concierge practice, or was it copied from another state? Many physicians and midwives looking to launch a concierge or direct-pay practice start with a free online template, only to discover that what works in another state can create significant legal issues in New York. That's because New York has unique laws governing healthcare practices, and the way your memb