Arm Yourself Against Malpractice Suits Looking for the best defense against possible litigation? According to plaintiffs' attorneys, good communication and proper documentation are your best weapons when legal action threatens. Here's the inside scoop on how to protect yourself against lawsuits, straight from the people who make a living filing them. Also:
Defending Yourself Against a Medical Malpractice Claim You've heard all the guidance about the importance of good patient relations and documentation as a way of avoiding a malpractice suit. But you think you may have a problem. Here's what to do when you get the first hint that a lawsuit may be coming. Successful Exit Planning Whether planned or unplanned, a physician's departure from your practice will definitely have an impact, so be prepared.
Healthcare’s Vulture Capitalists Although most malpractice claims are meritless, lawsuits are apparently becoming more common. And, suing doctors is getting easier to finance, too.
You've heard all the guidance about the importance of good patient relations and documentation as a way to avoid a malpractice suit. But now, you think you may have a problem. Here's what to do. More »
Walgreen's, Target, and other retail outlets are selling flu shots, physicals, and an ever expanding list of minor healthcare services traditionally provided in physician offices. More »
The American Journal of Gastroenterology is published by Nature Publishing Group (NPG) on behalf of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). Ranked the #1 clinical journal covering gastroenterology and hepatology*, The American Journal of Gastroenterology (AJG) provides practical and professional support for clinicians dealing with the gastroenterological disorders seen most often in patients. Published with practicing clinicians in mind, the journal aims to be easily accessible, organizing its con
Medicare is statutorily required to review, and if necessary, adjust the malpractice relative value units (RVUs)no less than every 5 years. In the calendar year (CY) 2010 physician fee schedule (PFS) final rule, we have made revisions to the malpractice RVUs for CY 2010 based on an updated and expanded malpractice premium data collection. This page contains the final report on Malpractice RVUs for the CY 2010 Medicare PFS final rule and Malpractice premium amounts and risk factors by specialty|Medicare is
Is the concept of an accepted complicationor the identified limitations of medical sciencea shield to malpractice claims? Kevin Giordano, Esq. andJohn OGrady, MD, explore liability risks of diagnostic laparoscopy.
