Law & Malpractice

Regulatory violations can lead to substantial fines which severely impact a practice’s financial stability.

A look at some mishaps that led to big payouts.

Medical malpractice attorneys that defend physicians have seen the gamut of issues that come up when a physician faces a lawsuit. So what should a physician do when dealing with such a career crisis?

EHRs are increasingly leading to malpractice lawsuits. Here’s six issues to avoid.

Large verdicts are becoming more common, putting pressure on insurers to raise rates.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Wild behavior is pulsing through the cybersecurity landscape.

Two recent settlements underscore the FTC's status as an enforcement agency with the power to enforce consumers’ rights in relation to their sensitive information.

Cautionary tales ripped from the headlines.

On March 23, 2010, the 60-Day Rule was enacted as Section 6402 of the Affordable Care Act.

HHS Proposed Rule – electronic transactions and privacy rule enforcement action.

You protect yourself against medical malpractice, but are you protected against medical board complaints?

All persons with boards should be making sure that the individual board members are meeting their common law fiduciary duties, including those of loyalty and care.

Don't let the holidays get in the way of legal compliance.

The top three types of care that were sought across state lines were primary care, mental health, and cancer.

The rule of law is premised on civility and applies to all citizens in the United States – regardless of their position.

Don't sign up for a role you don't fully understand.

More businesses recognize the importance of building their legacies, but what’s the point of registering your mark?

A look at state requirements for practicing medicine.

The concierge medicine business model is expected to reach $10 billion by 2028 and is expected to continue to expand.

Many schemes involve allegations of orders or prescriptions for medically unnecessary DME, genetic testing, wound care, or prescriptions for medication, each resulting in reimbursement from a Federal health care program.

If a person works in a sensitive field such as healthcare, law, accounting, or finance then setting boundaries that adhere to a plethora of laws and professional obligations should be implemented.

The majority concluded that the mental intent requirement does indeed apply not only to the conduct in issuing a prescription but also to a prescriber’s awareness of whether the prescription is authorized.

Known as the “Lincoln Law,” the FCA stems back to 1863 and was enacted to root out fraud being perpetrated by suppliers of goods during the Civil War

With the public health emergency possibly coming to an end, the government is looking to continue telemedicine expansions.

A look at recent cases.

Part five of our series explaining trusts for physicians.

Contracting with or employing an excluded person can result in a government enforcement action.

Keep abreast of the new cybersecurity laws.

Beware these pitfalls before leaping into concierge medicine.