Physicians Practice Pearls®

Management Services Organizations are not for every physician, but they are certainly here to stay for a long time to come.

Basic rules to be aware of and some specific tax plans that require extreme caution and due diligence.

What doctors must understand about their insurance and why not all polices are equal.

These plans can offer a variety of potential benefits that go beyond their traditional role.

With the impending reporting period upon providers, this article highlights the current status of Reporting Period 1 and relays some recent enforcement actions.

Maximize the value of your practice and property by putting a proper plan in place.

In part seven of our look at medical malpractice risk we examine specific liability issues from recent media reports and about physicians and healthcare.

AI can decrease strain on nurses and other healthcare professionals and allow them focus on the tasks technology cannot address.

As more states enact biometric laws (although none are as robust as Illinois), healthcare AI companies, covered entities, and business associates should take note and take steps to update compliance programs in order to reduce the risk of a lawsuit and a potentially criminal HIPAA violation.

Understanding what should be included in a required HIPAA BAA is essential.

A shared vision for your practice’s three-to-five-year horizon can amplify your practice to grow revenue and weather internal and external crises.

With cybersecurity and criminal government actions involving protected health information (PHI), now is a good time to understand the importance of the required Business Associate Agreement (BAA).

Providers should be vigilant about the truthfulness of the claims and statements that are being submitted for remuneration by the government.

Asset Protection for physicians logically includes concerns about medical malpractice liability. We continue our look at the facts about malpractice including the real risks, numbers and defense strategies involved.

Even with the adoption of telemedicine during the pandemic, locum tenens physicians are finding ways to reduce the stress on a burdened industry.

Planning tips that could help alleviate a higher tax bill for high-earning physicians.

An advisory opinion is only applicable to those requesting it; seek guidance under AKS or ensure safe harbors are met and a goal is to not induce referrals based on volume or value.

What you need to know to reduce your risks in a merger or acquisition.

Self-employed physicians and medical practice owners face a variety of risks including medical malpractice claims. We continue our discussion of the numbers and facts behind these lawsuits.

Recent attacks encouraged new guidelines from the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST).

Pay off debt in a smart way to make sure that it doesn't cost you any more than it needs to.

While physicians face many financial and legal risks, the elephant in the room is always your professional liability and the risk of a malpractice lawsuit. We start an in-depth look at the facts about these lawsuits including where they happen, who they happen to, and what they cost.

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

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

Memorial Day begins the “100 Deadliest Days”.

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

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.

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.