Law & Malpractice

HIPAA settlement and new guidelines shed light on government enforcement policies.

Some liability claims may only surface down the road; here’s what physicians should be doing now to safeguard against these claims.

If your practice doesn't already have a strategic growth plan, make one

A bare minimum checklist for your business.

Tips for keeping this valuable addition compliant with the law.

More Compliance Officers (CO) are engaging in Virtual Compliance Assistance (VCA) as an affordable option to quickly adapt to the industry’s shifting regulatory environment.

How this certification ensures the highest levels of technology security.

Few employers readily assume responsibility in initial contracts — make sure you read the fine print and negotiate.

Why emergency regulatory changes were enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they have affected telehealth services.

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.

Stay vigilant about schemes and submissions of false claims.

Three predictable and recurring legal and financial risks physicians face when holding informal jointly-owned with extended family.

Document automation is an important tool that can help alleviate administrative burdens.

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

Leaders from several organizations explain how they’re meeting the needs of their patients and employees.

Rapid credentializations have allowed healthcare professionals to practice across multiple states during the pandemic.

You don’t have to be locked in combat with a hospital; in many instances, it can be beneficial for independent physician groups and hospitals to work together.

Not all PPE materials are created equal and composition will change how you use this equipment in your workplace.

Mask policies that may increase compliance and reduce risk and conflict.

Two recent cases, one settled and one just filed, are illustrative of the effects of class actions, which are filed in relation to an underlying data breach involving PHI.

If you are a physician practice owner who is considering a merger at some point, it is vital to learn more about this process early in the game.

Recommendations for every practice to consider.

Systemic racism is also a public health issue.

Now that some states are beginning to open up public spaces, what should nursing homes and assisted living facilities do to mitigate their risk for lawsuits going forward?

Layers of specialty liability insurance are a vital part of your risk management and asset protection plans.