Law & Malpractice

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.

A look at how Purdu Pharma marketed OxyCotin.

The Department of Justice is taking action, so make sure you have an adequate compliance program in place.

Physicians could lose money or other assets if they follow this insurance and liability advice from the so-called experts.

Cognitive screenings are part of Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit. But what’s the best way for physicians to empower patients on the subject of brain health?

A recent HIPAA fine and HHS’s healthcare app guidance underscore the importance of conducting risk analyses to protect personal health information.

The dream of expanding your practice can be a reality-if you plan carefully.

Common errors physicians make when it comes to protecting their wealth and managing their risks.

Hospitals across the country are purchasing private practices even though patients prefer AND receive better care from independent physicians.

The way you apologize may have different implications, depending on how providers say it.

Memorial Day marks the start of the high personal risk season for physicians and their families. Here are five of those risks - and how you can mitigate them.

A recent court ruling illustrates the risk of failing to place behavioral health coverage needs ahead of financial interest.

Avoid legal trouble by doing a thorough review of the electronic prescription process, security options, audits and potential loopholes.

The government is lowering its civil monetary penalties under the HITECH Act.

There are multiple reasons pass-through billing is illegal and fraudulent-and easy to catch. 

Is your practice compliant with the Eliminating Kickbacks and Recovery Act of 2018 (EKRA)? If you don't know what EKRA is, you are not alone-and that is part of the problem.

Nosy employees poking around in medical records or sharing passwords can put your practice at risk of HIPAA violations, lawsuits, and broken agreements with affiliate hospitals or practices.

As patients increasingly rely on the internet to determine which provider is best for them, online reviews play a critical role in the success - or failure - of modern medical practices.

The leading cause of physician burnout also puts patients at risk of medical errors, the third leading cause of death in the United States.

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, so do funding opportunities.