Law & Malpractice

The pandemic will ultimately unveil shortcomings in our organizations and highlight opportunities for improvement.

How you can safeguard your practice and patient information.

Government and Relators consider the substance of the form and will go after third parties that are used as conduits to perpetuate a crime or a fraud.

Top breaches to avoid in 2020.

Risks practice leaders need to manage immediately.

Involvement in change efforts can help reduce gender biases and discrimination. 

Retain your poise and respond with empathy.

Steps prior to considering litigation.

Practices could face steep financial consequences from claim rejections if not adjusted.

What you need to consider before offering spa services to your patients.

Plus: 6 ways to ensure quality in security compliance certifications

Factors including consolidation and monetary desensitization are to blame.

Proper understanding can lead to fewer headaches and litigation. 

What to avoid, from cash controls to ignoring vital information.

Woman indicted for violating ERKA, making false statements, and tampering with records.

Self-insuring sees increased incentive following increased malpractice claim severity.

New proposal will reimburse NPs, PAs, and physicians at the same rate regardless of clinical training.

Topics include serving on community boards and disappearing medical malpractice insurance.

Medicine, like life, is everchanging. Here’s some strategies for abating stress in your practice.

CMS rules to simplify E/M coding and reemphasize patient narrative.

Program focuses on improving quality and reducing cost, while maintaining patient choice.

Compliance with HIPAA and state laws has never been more important.

The organization’s new, bold call-to-action. 

Defensive planning tactics to have a safe and profitable year.

As reported to the The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).