Good news on telehealth coding, but lifting of EFRD restrictions will present financial challenges.

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

The due diligence of contracts

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.

Asset Protection and Malpractice Part 2: Numbers and facts

, 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, 

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

Cybersecurity and ransomware: Tips, tactics, and updates

Traditional cybersecurity measures aren’t effective anymore. 

Why the world needs Zero Trust Security for email

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.

Asset Protection: Malpractice risk by the numbers

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

EEOC releases updated COVID-19 guidance for employers

James R. Embrey, Jr. is a Partner at Hall Booth Smith, P.C. who defends Fortune 500 companies and other businesses of all sizes in medical malpractice litigation, general liability, insurance coverage and transportation matters. He previously worked in-house as a Managing Counsel and General Counsel, and earlier in his career he served as an Airborne Infantryman in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge for his service in the Middle East. He can be reached at

Despite the PREP Act’s broad immunity coverage, plaintiffs’ attorneys have already been filing complaints in many jurisdictions. 

COVID-19 Vaccines and Liability: What your medical practice needs to know

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

Confidentiality and consent considerations when treating minors 

A member of Nashville-based Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, focuses his work on fraud and abuse issues for physician practice groups and other healthcare provider organizations.

The history of government healthcare fraud and abuse enforcement efforts teaches one unassailable lesson: increased utilization inevitably leads to increased government scrutiny.  

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Key Medicare Advantage plan changes practices need to be aware of