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David H. Fitch
Nov 22, 20243 min read
Ask An Attorney: Involuntary Transfer or Discharge of Nursing Home Resident
Q: I am an attending physician at a nursing home. Can the facility pursue the involuntary transfer or discharge of a resident who is a...
David H. Fitch
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Ask An Attorney: Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Insurance Coverage
U&K's David H. Fitch discusses the latest rules for patients seeking insurance coverage for mental health and addiction treatment.
Underberg & Kessler
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Underberg & Kessler Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
We are proud to announce that 15 attorneys were recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and one attorney was...
David H. Fitch
Jul 13, 20216 min read
Are the Floodgates of Litigation Now Open For Covid-19 Medical Malpractice Claims?
In addition to David H. Fitch, this post was authored with input from Margaret E. Somerset. By all accounts, we are back to normal...
David H. Fitch
Dec 3, 20204 min read
Ask An Attorney - The Opioid Crisis and Physician Liability
Question: I am concerned about the continuing increase in opioid abuse by patients over the last several years. I work hard to counsel an...
David H. Fitch
Oct 1, 20194 min read
Avoiding Accounting Malpractice: Considerations for Practitioners
I was recently consulted by the former client of a certified public accountant. The client, who I’ll call “Ms. Smith,” hired the accounta...
David H. Fitch
Jun 28, 20172 min read
Ask An Attorney: New Requirements - Prescribing Opioids
My partners and I run a general practice and have become alarmed about the reported increase in opioid abuse by patients. What concerns s...
David H. Fitch
Jun 15, 20162 min read
Ask an Attorney: Electronic Exchange of HIPAA-Protected Information
My general practice partner and I have noticed a sharp increase in the number of patients who wish to communicate by email or text. What ...
David H. Fitch
Dec 28, 20152 min read
Ask an Attorney: Physician Mental Health
I am a general practice physician suffering symptoms of depression. Will I be able to continue practicing medicine if I seek mental health..
David H. Fitch
May 5, 20143 min read
Ask An Attorney: Nursing Home Resident Discharge Against Medical Advice
I am an attending physician at a nursing home. What if a resident is unhappy that a safe discharge plan cannot be developed by our interd...
David H. Fitch
Apr 22, 20132 min read
Ask An Attorney: How Does NYS Safe Act Effect My Practice?
I am a 55 year-old board certified psychiatrist with a full practice. How does the New York State Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcem...
David H. Fitch
Mar 19, 20125 min read
Beware the ‘Badges of Fraud’ this Tax Season
Since the 1913 ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting Congress the “power to lay and collect taxes on ...
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