Law & Malpractice

Plans you can prepare, and risks to avoid, this year.

Four new exceptions and four new safe harbors proposed.

Technology, legislation, and more.

Why practices must provide patients with their records-or face the consequences.

There are ethical and legal considerations before accepting anything.

Takeaways from a recent False Claims Act Settlement and a CMS Final Rule.

New rule will add scrutiny to practices to disclose affiliations they have with providers ruled as 'bad actors' by CMS.

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.

Don’t fall victim to a tax reduction scam targeting physicians

Follow these steps if you receive a CID.

Five considerations for physician practices

Wise and careful use of electronic records can save the day in case of malpractice suits

These much-anticipated proposed rules are aimed at removing regulatory barriers to coordinated and value-based care.

Social media usage by physicians is at an all-time high, but it brings new risks with it

Prosecutors have gotten aggressive in their use of the Travel Act to pursue physicians and other providers for fraud, including those paid by private insurers.

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.

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

Recent cases underscore that what a medical director is paid must be of fair market value and the CMS duty requirements must be met.

You need to promote your practice, but you also need to get the word out in a way that is also legal.

In the eyes of the law, prescribing opioids for patients with chronic pain means upholding ethical standards of professional conduct, not following a checklist.

Privacy has always been as important as security. Biometrics add a new area for physicians and healthcare providers to watch.

Management Service Organizations are an increasingly popular practice. Here’s what you need to know before you agree to become a ‘friendly’ physician.

Substandard care can lead to reduced payments for hospitals with excess readmissions.

Limited liability companies are a tool that physicians can use to minimize their risk, but only if used appropriately.

Community health information exchanges appear to offer many advantages, including increased revenue for physician practices.