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09/03/2026

A Business Arrangement Can Make Sense and Still Create Compliance Risk

Healthcare transactions cannot be evaluated solely through a traditional business lens.

Compensation, referrals, ownership, and relationships between providers may all introduce regulatory considerations that would not exist in many other industries.

That is particularly important when structuring relationships involving physicians and ambulatory surgical centers.

Mathew Levy, Esq.
Director | Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.
[email protected] | (516) 926-3320

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09/02/2026

ASC Financial Arrangements Deserve Careful Scrutiny

Financial relationships involving anesthesiologists, gastroenterologists, and ambulatory surgical centers can raise complicated healthcare regulatory questions.

A business arrangement that makes operational sense still needs to be evaluated within the healthcare regulatory framework.

Before implementing compensation or referral-related arrangements, understanding how the structure may be viewed by regulators can help organizations identify unnecessary exposure.

Mathew Levy, Esq.
Director | Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.
[email protected] | (516) 926-3320

About Mathew:
https://www.weisszarett.com/attorney/levy-mathew-j/

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08/31/2026

Compliance Problems Are Easier to Correct Before They Become Investigations

One of the most valuable things a healthcare practice can do is periodically ask: Where are we vulnerable?

Documentation, coding, billing, professional licensing, patient complaints, and insurance requirements can each create exposure if they are overlooked.

A proactive risk review gives healthcare providers an opportunity to address weaknesses before an outside agency or payer identifies them first.

Mathew Levy, Esq.
Director | Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.
[email protected] | (516) 926-3320

About Mathew:
https://www.weisszarett.com/attorney/levy-mathew-j/

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08/27/2026

Reduce Regulatory Risk Before an Investigation Begins

Healthcare providers operate in an environment where scrutiny may come from the DOH, OPMC, OPD, government programs, or private insurance carriers.

Waiting until an audit or investigation begins to evaluate compliance can put a practice at a disadvantage.

Regularly reviewing documentation, billing, credentialing, policies, and other potential risk areas gives providers an opportunity to identify problems while they can still be corrected proactively.

Mathew Levy, Esq.
Director | Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.
[email protected] | (516) 926-3320

About Mathew:
https://www.weisszarett.com/attorney/levy-mathew-j/

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08/26/2026

Your Exit Strategy Should Start Before You’re Ready to Exit

A physician may spend decades building a successful practice, yet the decision to sell can introduce an entirely new set of legal and business considerations.

Who is buying? What exactly is being transferred? How will the transaction affect employees, patients, contracts, and existing obligations?

Thinking through those questions early can help physicians approach a practice sale strategically rather than reactively.

Mathew Levy, Esq.
Director | Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.
[email protected] | (516) 926-3320

About Mathew:
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08/26/2026

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08/24/2026

Before Selling Your Practice, Know What You’re Really Selling

Selling a medical or dental practice involves much more than agreeing on a purchase price. Patient records, equipment, real estate, employees, contracts, restrictive covenants, liabilities, and regulatory requirements can all become part of the transaction.

For physicians considering retirement, consolidation, or a new opportunity, preparing the practice before going to market can make the transaction significantly smoother.

Mathew Levy, Esq.
Director | Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.
[email protected] | (516) 926-3320

About Mathew:
https://www.weisszarett.com/attorney/levy-mathew-j/

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08/20/2026

The First Response Matters

Strong internal compliance and documentation can make a meaningful difference when responding to government inquiries.

About the Author

Mathew Levy, Esq.
Shareholder/ Director | Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.

📧 [email protected]
📞 (516) 926-3320

About Mathew:
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https://www.weisszarett.com/blog/is-your-practice-under-investigation-by-the-fbi-oig-omig-irs-opmc-or-opd/

08/19/2026

When Your Practice Comes Under Investigation

Government investigations can feel overwhelming, but preparation and understanding the process are essential.

About the Author

Mathew Levy, Esq.
Shareholder/ Director | Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.

📧 [email protected]
📞 (516) 926-3320

About Mathew:
https://www.weisszarett.com/attorney/levy-mathew-j/

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https://www.weisszarett.com/blog/is-your-practice-under-investigation-by-the-fbi-oig-omig-irs-opmc-or-opd/

08/17/2026

Growth Requires More Than Strategy

Healthcare acquisitions create opportunity, but thoughtful legal planning helps organizations move forward with confidence.

About the Author

Mathew Levy, Esq.
Shareholder/ Director | Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.

📧 [email protected]
📞 (516) 926-3320

About Mathew:
https://www.weisszarett.com/attorney/levy-mathew-j/

Continue reading the full article:
https://www.weisszarett.com/blog/merger-and-acquisition-self-disclosure-safe-harbor-announced/