Can Non-Doctors Own a Medical Practice in Texas? CPOM Field Guide

When talking about health care in Texas (particularly elective, noninvasive procedures), an almost visceral reaction is triggered by the question: Can non-doctors own a medical practice in Texas? The law is not only confusing, but emotion, opinion, and rhetoric can also cloud the issue. This book gets to the root of the problem to help answer this question. Taking it a step further, it examines the risk of non-doctors owning a medical practice.

This book will discuss the following in detail:

1. What Is the Corporate Practice of Medicine?
2. Does the Corporate Practice of Medicine Exist in Texas?
3. Is the Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine Actually Enforced in Texas?
4. Are There Exceptions to the Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine in Texas?
5. Can a Non-Physician Hire a Texas Medical Doctor via an Independent Contractor Agreement?