Insurers Take Advantage of Impossible Expectations Placed on Physicians
In medical practice, a cottage industry has developed, which is dedicated solely to legal “fault finding” without regard to equity.
Despite Positive ACA News, Problems Are Brewing for Medical Practices
Many articles describe the benefits of health reform, but look closely and it's clear that problems are mounting for physicians and the healthcare system.
Anti-Kickback Pitfall to Avoid: Sales Force Compensation
If you are a physician, be mindful that payments to a commissioned sales force for the referral or recommendation of business can be illegal.
Health Law Opinion Letters: A Primer for Physician Investors
If properly done, a health law opinion letter may insulate physicians from prosecution or penalties associated with their investment decisions.
Medicare Payment Data Lacks Context, Portrays Physicians Poorly
If the government can make it appear that doctors are getting rich from Medicare payments, it will be easy to garner support to cut physician payments in the future.
A Physician's Guide to Navigating Peer Review
Ten tips for physicians facing the hospital peer review process.
Physicians Face Unreasonably High Coding Documentation Standards
Payers know that correctly writing down every patient encounter is difficult for physicians, if not impossible. Therefore, exploiting this is easy for them.
Health Insurance Exchange Confusion Hinders Patient Sign Ups
Any way you look at it, the hope that individuals will actually buy into the private purchase of health plans seems largely misplaced.
Tips for Physicians Considering Concierge Practice
Financial planner Jason Hull shares tips for physicians considering starting concierge medical practices.
Why Some Patients are Trapped in Medicaid Coverage Gap
Some patients are disqualified from help obtaining health insurance coverage because they simultaneously earn too much, and too little.
Practices Could Face More HIPAA Regulatory Burdens Due to FTC Ruling
An August FTC complaint against a medical laboratory indicates that medical practices could soon face more angst when HIPAA breaches occur.
Medical Record Scribes, A Smart Investment for Some Practices
As more practices implement EHRs, more are employing medical records scribes. Here's why your practice might want to consider it.
Physicians: Beware Schemes to Circumvent Stark Law
No matter how cleverly structured, schemes to circumvent Stark Law are risky for physicians, and the consequences of failing to comply can be devastating.
How One VA Hospital Stole Christmas Cheer
A government takeover of healthcare would affect more than availability of care. It would affect how healthcare providers respond to meet consumer expectations.
Battling Uncompensated Care in Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins explains the true cost of uncompensated care and how a healthcare reform coalition is aiding Texas patients and physicians.
Cities Counter State Refusal to Expand Medicaid
Texas is a prime example of a state refusing federal funding for Medicaid out of misplaced principals that in the end hurt access to care.
Joint Commission Announces Patient Safety Goals
Medical practices should be aware of all National Patient Safety Goals, but especially these four in their daily operations.
Physician Retirement Planning Basics
Wealth manager Scott Wisniewski offers physicians tips for saving for retirement.
'Serious' Attempts to Capture Patient Copays at Your Medical Practice
A recent court case in Texas looks at what defines a "serious" attempt at collecting copays before forgiving the debt. Here's what your practice should do.
Forgiving Patient Copays Can Lead to Unforgiving Consequences
With greater regularity, physicians and hospitals are receiving letters requesting proof of collection, or a sufficient attempt to collect, patient fees.
Why the New Compounding Pharmacy Law Matters to Physicians
The Drug Quality and Security Act is important to physicians, both as prescribers and as passive investors in compounding pharmacies.
Why UnitedHealthcare Sent Termination Letters to Doctors in 10 States
UnitedHealthcare cites "funding pressure" as the reason for termination of contracts with Medicare C providers across 10 states.
Medical Practices: Think Twice Before Waiving Copays
Payers are cracking down on routine copay waivers. Here's what your practice needs to know.
J&J $2.2 Billion Settlement: Necessary in a Third-party Payer System
Huge government fines designed to punish marketing tactics are almost unique to the field of medicine because of the third-party payer system.
AAPS Announces Court Challenge to Obamacare
Executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons explains the group’s latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act.
Ethics on Ending the Patient-Physician Relationship
Need to “fire” a patient for non-payment or disruptive behavior? There are ethical principles to consider.
The Evolution of Government Intrusion on the Medical Profession
Virtually every federal regulatory concern currently plaguing the modern practice of medicine also existed in some form in the 1950s.
The Basics of Physician Asset Protection
Attorney Robert Feiger explains asset protection for physicians and the ideal time to start finding a partner to protect personal wealth.
Time to Cut Physician Reimbursement Red Tape
As we begin to correct bugs in health insurance exchanges, it is time to also give some thought to reducing the amount paid by each solo physician to get paid.
Selling Your Medical Practice from a Wealth Management Perspective
Physician wealth management expert Scott Wisniewski explains the decision to sell a private practice with an eye toward retirement.