EKRA’s resurgence – Ninth Circuit opinion gives a boost
The Ninth Circuit's ruling on EKRA reshapes compliance for healthcare entities, emphasizing the importance of understanding kickback laws and their implications.
Restrictive covenants in physician contracting
Neil Baum, MD, gives some tips on approaching restrictive covenants in physician contracting.
Where did the Texas Medical Board rules go?
Texas Medical Board reorganizes rules, creating confusion for health professionals. Discover how to navigate the new rule changes effectively.
Complexifiers and simplifiers
Explore how simplifying health care management enhances patient care and streamlines practices, addressing the complexities of regulations and technology.
What do I do when I receive a False Claims Act Civil Investigative Demand?
Understanding the complexities of the False Claims Act and Civil Investigative Demands is crucial for physicians navigating federal compliance and legal challenges.
Data metrics to monitor
Neil Baum, MD, shares some less than obvious data your practice should be paying attention to.
Grand jury subpoenas in health care
A grand jury subpoena rattles a health care attorney after a patient’s death linked to a ham sandwich raises serious legal questions.
Replace your résumé with a vis-u-me
Video résumés revolutionize job applications, showcasing personality and skills, while traditional résumés fade.
Materiality, the False Claims Act, HIPAA and the HITECH Act
Explore the intersection of HIPAA violations and the False Claims Act, highlighting compliance strategies to mitigate legal risks in healthcare.
Navigating malpractice claims: A physician’s step-by-step guide
Physicians face malpractice claims throughout their careers. Learn proactive steps and the claims process to navigate these challenges confidently.
Compounding weight loss drugs
Where are we after the FDA drug shortage expired?
Tips for controlling overhead costs
Neil Baum, MD, shares tips on how to limit your practice's overhead without compromising on patient care.
If Moses was a physician
Neil Baum, MD, talks about the lessons physicians should take from the teachings of Moses.
What is the real cost of the care you provide?
Neil Baum, MD, walks through the need to understand how much the care you provide actually costs and its role in shoring up revenue.
Decoding malpractice premiums: Insider insights every physician should know
Check out these essential insights on controlling malpractice insurance premiums, including specialty impact, location factors, policy types and available discounts for physicians.
Bathrooms “R” Us
The small details, like restroom cleanliness, shape patient perceptions and impact healthcare experiences in practices.
Pearls profiles: Neil Baum, MD, outside of work
Neil Baum, MD, Professor of Clinical Urology at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the author of multiple books, discusses his interests outside of the office.
Pearls profiles: Get to know Neil Baum, MD
Introducing Neil Baum, MD, Professor of Clinical Urology at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the author of multiple books.
Are your patients satisfied?
Neil Baum, MD, asks whether your patients are satisfied with their care and shows how a quick survey could make the difference.
Don’t jump into strategic planning
Unlock effective strategic planning with essential pre-work steps, including SWOT analysis and stakeholder engagement, to ensure your practice's success.
Lead, follow or get out of the way
Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction.
Clarifying a patient’s misunderstanding of the HIPAA privacy rule
Understanding HIPAA's Privacy Rule clarifies how incidental disclosures in health care settings are permissible, ensuring patient privacy while facilitating essential communications.
9 pitfalls to avoid in your practice
Neil Baum, MD, guides you away from these nine situations that could have a negative impact on your practice's bottom line.
Schrödinger's Cat: Financial perils of Allograft diabetic ulcer grafts
Health care practices face rising audits and recoupments for using placental membrane grafts in diabetic ulcer treatments, risking significant financial penalties.
Navigating the complexities of staffing in modern medical practices
A different way to solve medical practice staffing challenges with recruitment and retention tactics that curb burnout and sustain high-quality patient care.
Physicians Practice digital edition: The top challenges for practices today
Your monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers is available now!
A true story of payer negotiations
Physicians navigate challenging payer negotiations, sharing success stories of securing approvals for innovative, cost-effective treatments.
2025’s medical practice challenges: Prior authorizations, a staffing squeeze and rising costs
Medical practices face significant challenges in 2025, including payer issues, staffing shortages, and rising costs, impacting patient care and operational efficiency.
Patient loyalty: Encourage them to keep coming back
Creating memorable patient experiences boosts loyalty and encourages repeat visits to your medical practice. Transform interactions into lasting connections.
Guilty plea illuminates the proper use of the Open Payments Program
The Open Payments Program reveals critical compliance issues in healthcare, highlighting recent legal cases and the importance of accurate financial reporting.
