Ethics and Contractual Analysis for the Hearing Healthcare Professional-Ethics and Contractual Analysis for the Hearing Healthcare Professional Slides

Ethics and Contractual Analysis for the Hearing Healthcare Professional Slides

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This document is a transcript of a presentation titled "Ethics and Contractual Analysis for the Hearing Healthcare Professional" by Douglas A. Lewis, J.D., Ph.D., Au.D, MBA. The presentation discusses the principles of ethics and contract analysis in the legal arena for hearing healthcare professionals, but it is not intended to provide legal advice. The presenter highlights the essential elements that all contracts must have to be considered valid and the three relevant laws that, if violated, can have civil and/or criminal implications. The presentation also discusses the four prevailing ethical theories and their descriptions. The potential consequences of not abiding by a code of ethics, including loss of professional respect and possible criminal and civil penalties, are addressed. The document goes on to explain various laws and regulations that impact hearing healthcare practitioners, such as state licensing laws, HIPAA, False Claims Act, Anti-kickback Statutes, and Stark. The potential consequences of not abiding by these laws are discussed, including loss of professional respect and possible criminal and civil penalties. The document provides case studies to illustrate the difference between ethical and legal behavior in various scenarios. It also discusses important contractual terms and provides references for further information. The document concludes with a question and answer session.

Keywords

Ethics

Contractual Analysis

Hearing Healthcare Professional

Legal Arena

Valid Contracts

Civil and Criminal Implications

Ethical Theories

Consequences of Not Abiding by Code of Ethics

Laws and Regulations

Case Studies