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, JD, MBA, advises clients on compliance and transactions in healthcare, cybersecurity, corporate and securities law, while representing plaintiffs in False Claims Act and Dodd-Frank whistleblower cases. She also teaches bioethics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Rachel can be reached through her website, 

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A few notable items seemingly intersect with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

EEOC releases updated COVID-19 guidance for employers

When considering the treatment of minors, as well as the release of the related protected health information, there are considerations not to overlook.

Confidentiality and consent considerations when treating minors 

Memorial Day begins the “100 Deadliest Days”.

Asset protection, insurance, and seasonal summer risks

A high-level overview of what goodwill is and how it factors (or doesn’t factor) into a medical practice sale.

Goodwill: How it factors into a medical practice sale

Ericka L. Adler, JD, LLM has practiced in the area of regulatory and transactional healthcare law for more than 20 years. She represents physicians and other healthcare providers across the country in their day-to-day legal needs, including contract negotiations, sale transactions, and complex joint ventures. She also works with providers on a wide variety of compliance issues such as Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA. Ericka has been writing for Physicians Practice since 2011.

Though recent survey data suggests fewer physicians are choosing private practice, the data may be misleading. Hospital or private practice employment should only be chosen after carefully weighing the pros and cons of each. 

Private practices thriving, despite AMA survey

 is president of CompHealth, the nation’s largest provider of locum tenens physicians and founder of the traveling physician industry. She joined CompHealth in 2001 as a sales consultant and served in a variety of management roles prior to being named president in 2017. Lisa is passionate about building lasting relationships and helping her team members reach their highest potential.

It’s now more important than ever to consider how we can improve our healthcare providers’ experiences at work so they can keep doing what they do best—caring for patients.

Healthcare providers career satisfaction is dropping 

For those looking for a new job, the following are some key considerations that might limit potential for burnout.

Limit physician burnout risk by analyzing company culture, contract criteria

Covered entities should be balancing a patient’s right to request his/her medical records or designated record set in a particular electronic format with an unacceptable level of security risk to the covered entity’s systems.

CISA cybersecurity vulnerability announcement underscores importance of risk assessment when transferring PHIs to patients

Here is what luxury homeowners, buyers, and sellers need to know about construction costs, closing delays, insurance, and why you are probably under-insured for the loss or damage of your home.

Luxury home asset protection issues for physicians

, MBA, CFP, AIF is a principal and co-founder of 

. She specializes in working with physicians and executives in the healthcare industry. Her passion for working with physicians comes from being a pediatrician’s spouse for more than three decades. Julie has been featured on Forbes’ list of America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors since 2017 as well as Forbes’ 

Three surefire signs you need to hire one.