A lot of things can lead to a malpractice lawsuit. Here are 10 mistakes seen by an attorney with experience in helping docs avoid suits in the first place.

10 Mistakes That Can Lead to Lawsuits

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An unexpected side effect of COVID19 is a significant rise in identity theft and related cybercrimes. Here are the most common traps to look out for and a response plan in case it happens to you or someone you know.

Identity theft risk spiking with covid19

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In part 2 of our discussion with Banker’s Healthcare Group, hear from the President of Patient Lending, Keith Gruebele, on how these programs can benefit your practice by extending the amount of patients that can receive and finance your services.

Practice Financing Part 2: Patient Lending Programs

, JD, MBA, advises clients on compliance and transactions in healthcare, cybersecurity, corporate and securities law, while representing plaintiffs in False Claims Act and Dodd-Frank whistleblower cases. She also teaches bioethics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Rachel can be reached through her website, 

A trifecta of healthcare cybersecurity issues should cause healthcare industry participants to assess their current environments. 

A hospital cyberattack, two OCR Security Rule settlements, and 2020 ransomware payouts

Director, Clinical Solutions and Strategy for Availity

While providers have many legitimate concerns about the PA process, it remains an important tool to help ensure that the care patients obtain is safe, effective, and necessary.

Industry improvements to prior authorizations

When managed effectively—and supported by ample collaboration and data exchange—risk-based models promote better business results for practices by achieving better outcomes for patients.

Risk-based agreements: Good for business, patients

Make sure email is a part of your cybersecurity strategy.

Email archiving and HIPAA compliance

, a leading national insurance program manager experienced in building and managing specialized insurance programs for healthcare professions.

Getting the right income protection insurance takes a considerable weight off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on what matters most—healing others.

Disability Income Protection: Prepare for the unexpected

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Physician's Practice® talks with Paul Joiner, Chief Operating Officer of Availity, about the state of prior authorizations and recent data from the American Medical Association.

Prior Authorizations with Paul Joiner

Mastering the art of negotiation

Regulations regarding staff eligibility for telemedicine service reimbursement are changing by the day 

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10 Mistakes That Can Lead to Lawsuits