Law & Malpractice

HHS prioritizes patient-centric healthcare, enhancing interoperability and access to health information while addressing privacy concerns and technology disparities.

The US Department of Health and Human Services will close six of its 10 regional counsel offices in 2025, raising concerns about delays, due process and physician appeals of NPI revocations.

The essentials of tail insurance for physicians, debunking myths and ensuring long-term malpractice protection for your practice.

Starting Sept. 1, “Jennifer’s Law” in Texas sets stricter rules for IV therapy at MedSpas, requiring physician oversight, qualified providers and clear protocols to prevent unauthorized medical practice.

A new Texas law, S.B. 1188, takes effect Sept. 1 setting rules for health data security, U.S.-based storage and use of artificial intelligence in medicine. Violations carry civil penalties.

New CMS rules enable physicians to supervise non-physician providers via telehealth, allowing full reimbursement for services starting in 2026.

Explore essential strategies for a successful medical practice merger, ensuring improved services and seamless integration while avoiding common pitfalls.

Learn nine proven ways to prevent a malpractice claim before a patient arrives, from verifying insurance and protecting privacy to clear communication and early patient screening.

The Ninth Circuit's ruling on EKRA reshapes compliance for healthcare entities, emphasizing the importance of understanding kickback laws and their implications.

Texas Medical Board reorganizes rules, creating confusion for health professionals. Discover how to navigate the new rule changes effectively.

Understanding the complexities of the False Claims Act and Civil Investigative Demands is crucial for physicians navigating federal compliance and legal challenges.

A grand jury subpoena rattles a health care attorney after a patient’s death linked to a ham sandwich raises serious legal questions.

Explore the intersection of HIPAA violations and the False Claims Act, highlighting compliance strategies to mitigate legal risks in healthcare.

Proposed changes to remote care management by CMS enhance flexibility and reimbursement, reshaping patient monitoring and integrated care for providers.

Recent court rulings reshape reproductive health care privacy and regulations, emphasizing the need for updated HIPAA policies and awareness of state laws.

Check out these essential insights on controlling malpractice insurance premiums, including specialty impact, location factors, policy types and available discounts for physicians.

Understanding HIPAA's Privacy Rule clarifies how incidental disclosures in health care settings are permissible, ensuring patient privacy while facilitating essential communications.

Health care practices face rising audits and recoupments for using placental membrane grafts in diabetic ulcer treatments, risking significant financial penalties.

Strong patient engagement and clear patient-provider communication empower physician practices to improve health outcomes and reduce costly malpractice claims.

Ericka Adler, J.D., a health care attorney with Roetzel & Andress, joins the show to explore the legal risks of prescribing GLP-1 medications.

The Open Payments Program reveals critical compliance issues in healthcare, highlighting recent legal cases and the importance of accurate financial reporting.

Tom Price, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and former secretary of HHS joins the show to talk about how immigration policy reform could help address the health care workforce shortage.

Successful mergers prioritize cultural integration and effective communication, ensuring employee support and retention during transitions for long-term success.

Practices must prepare for stricter fraud reporting and compliance as the DOJ Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program and bipartisan AI Whistleblower Protection Act expand protections beyond the False Claims Act.

Daniel Aaron, MD, JD, an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, joins the show to talk about the new legal standard for assessing medical negligence.

Practice administrators seeking federal grants or contracts must look beyond HIPAA, completing SAM registration and adopting FAR 52.204‑21’s 15 essential cybersecurity controls to safeguard PHI, PII, FCI and CUI.

Two class-action lawsuits targeting the University of Maryland Medical Center and the University of Kansas Health System for years-long cyberstalking and unauthorized access to protected health information spotlight massive HIPAA risk-analysis failures and underscore the urgent need for stronger health care cybersecurity safeguards.

Learn 10 must‑know dos and don’ts guiding physicians and practice administrators through the legal, staffing and pricing steps of adopting an insurance‑free, membership‑based model.

Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, vice president of medical practice services at SVMIC talks strategic planning in times of uncertainty.

As biometric technologies expand in health care and consumer surveillance, regulators are cracking down on companies that misuse sensitive data — with HIPAA, FTC orders and billion-dollar state settlements setting the tone.