Pearls

Physicians’ professional liability has been heightened by both the pandemic and the significant disinformation and politicization surrounding vaccines and various unsafe treatment and prevention methods

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.

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

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.

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.

Three surefire signs you need to hire one.

Viewed through the lens of the prosecutor and the government’s expert

Asset protection, insurance, compliance, and risk management.

In light of a major insurance company recently being hit with ransomware, the importance of protection, detection, and correction cannot be over emphasized.

Anything short of twelve months and you will almost always find yourself on the losing side of the transaction.

Risks that threaten doctor’s financial solvency take many forms and require serious personal and professional risk management in multiple areas.

Technical, administrative, and physical safeguards need to be implemented in accordance with the Security Rule; NIST standards are preferrable.