Law & Malpractice

Due diligence exposes hidden risks, boosts valuation and speeds physician practice M&A with key financial, legal and HR checks.

Most physicians think HIPAA compliance is a one-time task. It isn't. Here are the four most common misconceptions.

Medicare audits trigger sudden 935 recoupments; learn how UPIC record demands and slow appeals can drain providers before an ALJ hearing.

OCR’s latest HIPAA settlement spotlights risk analysis failures and how ChatGPT, AI scribes, consent laws and evidence deletion reshape compliance.

Immigration attorney Katie Russell talks ICE enforcement shifts, the $100,000 H-1B fee and why your practice's I-9 binder matters more than ever.

Health care may be essential, but that doesn't exempt your practice from immigration compliance. Attorney Katie Russell breaks down the biggest gaps.

AI adoption in physician practices is accelerating. The contracts, however, often get less scrutiny than the sales pitch.

HHS-OCR ramps up HIPAA enforcement: phishing settlement spotlights risk analyses, Security Rule gaps and urgent 2026 Part 2 NPP updates.

ICE shifts from raids to audits; practices should tighten I-9s, train staff on warrants and brace for some $100K H-1B cases.

AI scribes streamline notes, but can trigger HIPAA, consent and Medicare compliance risks. Learn safeguards to avoid audits, liability and harm.

Christopher M. Whaley, Ph.D., explains how site-neutral payment reform could reshape Medicare reimbursement and independent practice.

Richard Anderson, M.D., FACP, of The Doctors Company and TDC Group breaks down the state of the industry and top risks facing physicians in 2026.

Cut malpractice risk with tighter follow-ups, clearer handoffs, better documentation and stronger patient communication from visit to closure.

Make sure Notice of Privacy Practices are updated by Feb. 16.

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president of government affairs at MGMA, joins the show to explain how shifting federal policy decisions are affecting physician practices and what medical groups should be watching in 2026.

A look at the essentials of Medical Malpractice and E&O coverage, including claims, tail coverage and asset protection strategies for professionals.

Peter Reilly, North American health care practice leader at HUB International, joins the show to break down the top risks facing physician practices in 2026.

As the American Medical Association warns that immigration enforcement activity near hospitals is fueling fear and keeping patients from seeking care, immigration attorney Katie P. Russell outlines practical steps medical practices can take to protect patients, staff and operations if ICE shows up unannounced.

The False Claims Act sees record settlements and lawsuits last year.

Physician practices face challenges in mergers and acquisitions, with many reporting negative experiences. Here are six tips for successful integration.

Explore the nuances between "split/shared" and "incident to" billing in health care, ensuring compliance with the latest CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule.

Health care practices navigate new immigration enforcement challenges, emphasizing preparation, staff training and understanding legal rights to protect patient privacy.

Pediatrician David Higgins, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., explains why true vaccine hesitancy is rarer than headlines suggest, how social media distorts the picture, and what physicians can do to rebuild trust one conversation at a time.

Navigating nurse objections and safe harbor claims requires understanding legal protections and potential pitfalls in patient care and employment practices.

Health care practices navigate new immigration enforcement challenges, emphasizing preparation, staff training and understanding legal rights to protect patient privacy.