Physicians Practice Pearls®

Stay vigilant this holiday season against cyber-attacks with these tips on safe shopping, recognizing scams and protecting your information.

Practices often explore mergers to expand and thrive, but must navigate potential pitfalls and ensure clear communication for success.

A costly lesson on pursuing unpaid fees, highlighting the stress and time involved in legal disputes over small amounts.

Neil Baum, MD, discusses how to boost the most important relationship in a medical practice: the one between a doctor and their patient.

As more patients turn to Google and AI tools to diagnose themselves, a new debate is emerging: Can digital health technology truly guide care or is it driving dangerous misdiagnoses?

The advantages of arbitration over court litigation include privacy, cost efficiency and quicker resolutions for disputes.

Physicians can boost revenue and satisfaction by eliminating the bottom 15% of patients, focusing on high-value care and improving practice efficiency.

Understanding legal expenses is crucial for health care practices, covering initial and ongoing costs ensures compliance and mitigates risks.

These timeless leadership lessons from Moses will enhance your modern medical practice, focusing on teamwork, delegation and patient care excellence.

Prosecutors tackle fraud in health care, highlighting the importance of compliance programs and anti-retaliation measures to protect whistleblowers.

Incorporating humor in health care hiring can enhance workplace morale, creativity and patient care; creating a more enjoyable environment.

The 2026 Physician Fee Schedule enhances remote care with new billing codes and permanent virtual supervision.

Physicians navigate new telehealth licensing rules and responsibilities under the Interstate Medical Licensing Compact, ensuring compliance across states.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., explains how medical practices can stay compliant through visa tracking, internal audits, and proactive renewal planning to reduce the risk of ICE visits and retain valuable clinicians long term.

Neil Baum, M.D., shares three timeless practice tips to boost satisfaction, reduce burnout and grow positive word-of-mouth.

Texas med spas are under new scrutiny. “Jenifer’s Law” tightens rules for IV infusions and cosmetic procedures, requiring proper licensing and physician supervision to protect patients and keep practices compliant.

Neil Baum, MD, breaks down why practices should cut down on their overhead costs.

Successful medical practice mergers hinge on effective leadership, patient engagement, cultural integration and transparent communication to ensure lasting success.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., explains how HIPAA protections still apply regardless of a patient’s immigration status.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., explains how to document every detail of the encounter, preserve key records, and support staff and patients while protecting your practice’s legal standing and reputation.

Physicians must be cautious when signing financial statements to avoid legal pitfalls under Stark law and the Anti-Kickback Statute.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., outlines what employers must know about Form I-9 compliance, why overcooperation can lead to privacy violations and how to protect both your staff and your practice when immigration officials come calling.

Neil Baum, M.D., shares how his passion for magic became a tool for healing, empowerment, and connection with patients.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., explains how HIPAA protections still apply regardless of a patient’s immigration status.

ICE can now visit medical practices more freely. Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell shares seven steps every clinic should take to stay compliant and calm if agents show up.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., explains how to identify each type of warrant, why only judicial warrants authorize entry into private areas, and how staff training can prevent accidental rights violations during an unannounced visit.

Neil Baum, MD, breaks down 15 powerful reasons to actively seek media attention and how to make it work for your practice.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., explains why every practice should have a designated point person to handle law enforcement interactions.