Law & Malpractice

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These core principles should be adopted into any covered entity or business associates’ policies and procedures.

Given that the health care sector tops the FBI's list as the top target of ransomware, it is not a surprise that the Senate has a bill on the table to increase minimum cybersecurity standards.

Key takeaways from the OIG report on remote patient monitoring.

Notable regulatory items to consider as Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches.

Jennifer Wiggins, CEO of Aegis Malpractice Solutions, discusses how to minimize your practice's malpractice risk using the AVOID method.

A federal judge recently ruled that a proprietary AI system illegally denied Medicaid and other benefits to low-income residents and people with disabilities.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Jennifer Wiggins, CEO of Aegis Malpractice Solutions, walks us through some of the most common triggers for claims in the last year and how they match up with years past.

To proactively reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit, physicians can adopt a strategic approach embodied in the acronym A-V-O-I-D.

Physicians and practices alike should have safeguards in place to prevent situations like this from happening.

How Coverys is using data-driven strategies to navigate health care risks.

Each practice should learn from the result of this HIPAA case.

What health care can learn from recent DOJ actions.

The physical and mental deterioration of a loved one coupled with the discussion of death are not pleasant topics to discuss.

In-house counsel and compliance staff should learn from this case and adapt training accordingly.

Most Healthcare entities nationwide will soon be deprived of one of the most essential protections for their business, the non-competition provision.

Avoid running afoul of the False Claims Act.

Federal regulators announce public meeting tomorrow on issue that is divisive in health care.

Changes in practice ownership can impact Medicare enrollment.

The new rule aligns more closely with HIPAA.

Also the US Department of Health and Human Services is emphasizing cybersecurity.

Neglecting insider threats can be equally as costly as ransomware and other cyberattacks.

Ignorance of the laws do not protect physicians from prosecution

A look at the self-referral law.

'Tis the season to consider practice cybersecurity.

Safeguard your medical practice from litigation by adopting proactive strategies.

Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

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These notices from HHS illuminate the agency's thinking on HIPAA.