Ericka L. Adler, JD

Here is some basic contract advice for physicians receiving an offer and practices making an offer.

Home health agencies and home visiting companies are employers that physicians should approach with great caution.

Physician practices receive subpoenas for documents every day. Here's what your practice staff needs to know when you receive one.

You will likely have an issue with sexual harassment at your practice, here are six ways to deal with the problem and ensure it gets resolved.

If you're drafting up provisions in a physician contract dictating his conduct, here are five things to consider.

What if the opioid epidemic hits your practice and forces one of your providers to check into rehab? Here are some questions to ask yourself.

If you think non-compliance with Stark Law is no big deal, think again. There are consequences for ignoring it.

What do you have to know about ensuring your practice is following the rules of the Practice Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act?

The tragic murder of Dr. Todd Graham due to not prescribing opioids to a patient is a cautionary tale for physicians and other providers.

Practices might be inclined to take on a legal issue on its own. Here are a few situations when they should hire a lawyer instead.

Thanks to a new agreement, medical licensure issues won't hold back the growing telehealth industry nearly as much.

When is a physician obliged to transfer a patient's complete medical record to a new doctor? HIPAA has the answer for you.

Regardless of who the payer is or the stated purpose, every potential audit inquiry should be taken seriously by your practice.

You have an obligation to ensure patients are protected and retained when their physician leaves your practices. Here's what to do.

Why this is a challenging time for providers who are finding themselves penalized excessively by CMS and without appropriate recourse or justice.

It's important to address misbehavior by healthcare providers towards others in the practice.

For diabetic and other patients, it makes sense for dentists and doctors to work together. You just have to ensure you are complying with state laws.

Ransomware is a significant issue for providers. Some HIPAA measures can protect your practice against this threat.

What happens when a practice accidentally bills for a procedure that has never been performed. Here are ways to ensure you never find out.

Your organization may be affected by the President's immigration "ban." Here's what you'll have to consider.

A recent scenario brought up questions of HIPAA compliance during an emergency, such as patient exhibiting erratic behavior.

A new law makes it so small practices can reimburse employees for premium expenses incurred for an individual health insurance policy.

A new rule creates certain "safe harbor" provisions under the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute with regards to transportation.

A recent case between a hospital and its former employee emphasizes the need for practices to make sure their handbook is not an accidental handbook.

The 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule has been finalized and will take effect Jan. 1, 2017. Here's what you should know.

A recent study suggests that physicians differ in their approach to emotionally charged issues, like abortion, based on political affiliation.

As acceptance of transgender members of society grows, so too do inquiries from physicians on how to respectfully treat transgender patients.

Here are six things physician practices can do to stay HIPAA compliant and not get in trouble for a failed business associate agreement.

A bad review from a patient can be difficult for a provider to resolve; here are four bits of wisdom to heed if it happens to you.

Bringing on a new billing partner or renegotiating the agreement with your current one? Here are four tips that will help you plan for all scenarios.