Health Care Law Archives - Simas & Associates LTD

Update on Palmer v. Bonta: Who May Call Themselves “Doctor” in California Health Care?

On September 19, 2025, a federal judge in the Central District of California upheld California’s “Truth in Advertising” rule that limits the use of “doctor”/“Dr.” in health care settings to licensed physicians and surgeons (M.D./D.O.). The court denied the nurse-practitioner plaintiffs’ First Amendment challenge and granted the State’s motion for summary judgment. Why this matters: California Read more…

By Dawn Ventura, 2 monthsNovember 13, 2025 ago

Health Care Law

New Employment Laws Impacting Physical Therapy Practices in 2025

Introduction Each year, the California Legislature passes a thousand new bills, most of which make it into law. And each year, many of these bills reshape the employment relationship in California between employee-and employer. This article highlights some of the most significant bills impacting physical therapy employers that became effective Read more…

By Steve Simas, 5 monthsJuly 30, 2025 ago

Health Care Law

New California Guidelines Clarify Prescribing Practices for Pain Management—and Protect Providers

In July 2023, the Medical Board of California released updated Guidelines for Prescribing Controlled Substances for Pain. While these updates respond to years of policy shifts, patient outcomes, and prescriber concerns, they also offer practical, provider-focused tools to improve pain management while minimizing legal and regulatory risk. At Simas & Associates, Read more…

By Steve Simas, 7 monthsJune 2, 2025 ago

Health Care Law

What to Do If Your Professional License Is at Risk

As a licensed professional, your career depends on maintaining your credentials. If you receive notice that your professional license is under investigation or at risk of suspension or revocation, it can be overwhelming and stressful. However, taking the right steps immediately can protect your rights, reputation, and livelihood. Do Not Read more…

By Steve Simas, 9 monthsApril 2, 2025 ago

Business Law

General-Stock to Professional Corporation Conversion Process

Simas & Associates, Ltd. has assisted physical therapists successfully convert their General-Stock Corporation to a Professional Corporation.

By Steve Simas, 3 yearsMay 3, 2023 ago

Physical Therapy Law

The Exempt and Non-Exempt Conundrum for Physical Therapists in California

When faced with the conundrum of whether a physical therapist can be classified as an exempt employee in California, employers should consult legal counsel for this complicated case-by-case analysis.

By Steve Simas, 3 yearsFebruary 13, 2023 ago

Physical Therapy Law

Closing A Physical Therapy Practice

Learn about the Who, What, When, Where, and How of Registering Professional Corporations.

By Steve Simas, 4 yearsMarch 14, 2022 ago

Veterinary Medicine Law

Veterinary Medical Board Inspections: Be Prepared

Consistent with its mission to protect the public, the Veterinary Medical Board (“Board”) is tasked with establishing a “regular inspection program that will provide for random, unannounced inspections.”

By Steve Simas, 4 yearsFebruary 11, 2022 ago

Cannabis Law

CBD – INTEGRATION INTO PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE

By Sasha G. Aguilar Increasingly health care providers, including physical therapists, encounter patients using cannabis or medical marijuana to treat a number of conditions, ranging from Alzheimer’s disease to eating disorders. Cannabidiol or CBD is the second most prevalent active ingredient in marijuana. While CBD is an essential component of Read more…

By Steve Simas, 5 yearsMarch 19, 2021 ago

Employment Law

Interim Suspensions and your Medical License

If you are a physician in California facing a pending criminal case, you need to be aware of how that criminal action can affect your medical license. The fact is, the Medical Board of California can, and most likely will, seek an interim suspension of your medical license while that Read more…

By Steve Simas, 5 yearsOctober 6, 2020 ago

Health Care Law

Update on Palmer v. Bonta: Who May Call Themselves “Doctor” in California Health Care?

New Employment Laws Impacting Physical Therapy Practices in 2025

New California Guidelines Clarify Prescribing Practices for Pain Management—and Protect Providers

What to Do If Your Professional License Is at Risk

General-Stock to Professional Corporation Conversion Process

The Exempt and Non-Exempt Conundrum for Physical Therapists in California

Closing A Physical Therapy Practice

Veterinary Medical Board Inspections: Be Prepared

CBD – INTEGRATION INTO PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE

Interim Suspensions and your Medical License

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