Healthcare Policy

COVID-19 pandemic conditions get better, but more red tape blocks care for patients.

MGMA’s man in Washington, D.C. gives his rundown of what the organization is keeping an eye on with prior authorizations and telehealth.

Why state efforts to improve health equity matter.

MGMA's man in Washington D.C. gives his update on their lobbying efforts.

Physicians groups, analysts, have praised insurance premium subsidies, Medicare drug cost caps.

A look at what policy changes to expect this year.

How cellular technologies and remote patient monitoring are improving patient care.

A guide for physicians from one doctor’s personal experiences.

When a hospital has significant market power, the hospital can use that market power to harm competing independent physicians. This can violate the federal antitrust laws.

New nationwide legislation is necessary in the wake of the pandemic.

Protecting the investment you’ve made in your career and your ability to earn income is essential.

Prescribing CBD oil still is relatively unexplored territory for physicians in terms of legal liability. But medical boards want clarity.

Recommendations for every practice to consider.

An estimated 56 percent of adults report the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health.

Social justice can only be achieved in relation to the Coronavirus when people are realistic and do what is right for the good of society.

Government and Relators consider the substance of the form and will go after third parties that are used as conduits to perpetuate a crime or a fraud.

What you need to consider before offering spa services to your patients.

Factors including consolidation and monetary desensitization are to blame.

Proper understanding can lead to fewer headaches and litigation. 

Woman indicted for violating ERKA, making false statements, and tampering with records.

A medical board complaint can be just as serious as a malpractice lawsuit. A defense attorney advises on how to respond to medical board complaints, and we list some common mistakes physicians must avoid.

Compensation formulas based on productivity can become a major source of friction between physician and employer when termination occurs

Follow these steps if you receive a CID.

How your practice can learn from a recent case

New legislation concerning telemedicine will soon provide new opportunities for physicians. 

Mothers have a right to breastfeed in public - and in your practice, so find a way to make mothers, other patients and staff comfortable.

A recent False Claims Act settlement and a healthcare fraud takedown in Texas highlight the need for compliance and vigilance.

Social media is a great way to connect with other physicians and patients, but it’s also a platform where you could injure a third party’s reputation or where someone could injure yours. Learn what defamation is and when you might need to seek legal counsel.

The law requires patients have access to their medical records in a timely fashion and at a nominal fee. Is your practice in a position to comply?

Most physician compensation structures must comply with Stark laws. The danger is that practices may be in violation without realizing it, putting themselves at risk of fines and exclusion from Medicare and Medicaid.