Law & Malpractice

A new rule creates certain "safe harbor" provisions under the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute with regards to transportation.

It was a year filled with tumultuous uncertainty, new regulations, and increasing physician burnout. Here's a look back at 2016.

A recurring pattern of fraud and embezzlement peaks at the end of each year. What practices must be aware of, both internally and externally.

More than 20 healthcare professionals from a hospital in Texas are being charged with a kickback conspiracy involving over $500 million in insurance claims.

A recent case exemplified why every practice - regardless of size - needs to play by the rules when it comes to the False Claims Act and Stark Law.

This week, President-elect Donald Trump announced his picks to head Health and Human Services and CMS. Plus, the 21st Century Cures Act passes the House.

OSHA recently introduced harsher penalties to employers who are violating workplace safety guidelines. Here's what you have to know.

A recent ruling on patient suicides by the Florida Supreme Court puts physicians at added risk for something they have little control over.

A New Jersey physician's actions of submitting thousands of false claims to Medicare and Medicaid cost him more than a fine.

In light of the election, America is united in not knowing what lies ahead. This doctor uses this time to reflect on our health system and its many issues.

Recent headlines illustrate the wide range of risks that doctors should be legally and financially prepared to face during the course of their career.

A recent study suggests that physicians differ in their approach to emotionally charged issues, like abortion, based on political affiliation.

A former FBI agent talks about the sure tell signs that a patient may be lying to you.

Different states are enacting various prescription measures to fight against opioid abuse. Here's what you need to know about these regulations.

One doctor and her husband made a huge mistake in not being proactive with asset protection. It cost them dearly.

Experts analyze the final rule adjusting Medicare reimbursement. Were there more positive or negative developments for small practices?

Don't have time to read 2,300 pages of MACRA policy? Here are eight quotes that can help you understand the rule better.

CMS drops the final rule for implementation of MACRA. What does it mean for small practices?

Halloween and the 2016 Presidential Election pose a bigger threat to physicians' wealth than most medical practice owners think.

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

The presidential candidates have diametrically opposed positions on healthcare and Congress may be the culprit for out-of-control drug costs.

Here are some of the vital basics doctors and their advisors need to know about captive and life insurance sales plans.

Here are eight elements of an effective corporate compliance program, which can prevent healthcare fraud and abuse before it ever starts.

Here are a few lessons practices can take from the recent announcement of criminal charges brought up against three physicians by a federal task force.

When it comes to running a practice economically, physicians are getting creative, and new research indicates that Meaningful Use falls short.