Law & Malpractice

We are nearly halfway through the year. What should be on physicians' radar for the rest of 2016? Here are eight things to look at.

In part two of our conversation with family medicine physician KrisEmily McCrory, she shares her concerns about the cost to implement unrealistic quality metrics.

For doctors and their families, the time between Memorial Day to Labor Day can be dangerous as there is a spike in injuries, fatalities, and more.

Looking at the health IT portion of the MACRA proposed rule shows us that components of Meaningful Use have been carried over to the new reporting program.

Discharging a patient from your practice can be a difficult decision. However, if done the right way, your practice will be better for it.

What are some of the risk factors doctors face, both personal and professional, to protect their assets? Here are some potential ones.

No matter how small your practice is, it's important to put technical and human safeguards in place now to protect your data.

While some payer-based investigations into fraud might be based on actual patterns of abuse, most are just an attempt to recoup funds.

Small practices can take steps to avoid being hit with ransomware. The key focus should be on implementing technical safeguards and working with staff.

Mixing secrecy, bad tax advice, and the wrong jurisdictions may prove financially fatal for American doctors who misuse offshore tools for tax evasion.

Meaningful Use continues to be a pain in the neck for one doctor, who is struggling to attest as a private practice physician.

Some people might want the comfort of a salary and no overhead expenses. This independent doc sees it a completely different way.

Physician partnerships require much pre-planning in order for them to be successful. Here are six areas that must be considered.

As the medical community grapples with opioid prescription, one doctor says she has seen first-hand that these medications do not cure chronic pain.

Do you know why you shouldn't waive patient copays? Take this short true and false quiz to find out what you really know.

Tax experts provide insight on meaningful use payments and tax write-offs for EHR-related investments. What do practices have to know before April 15th?

The personal services safe harbor law exists to protect physicians from prosecution when they receive payments for legitimate services.

Common asset protection mistakes plague medical professionals, such as do it yourself strategies that lack any real defensive basis in the law.

What do physicians have to know about non-compete clauses in their contracts? Here's some information on the common contract device.

Healthcare cyberattacks can put your patients and medical practice at risk. The good news is there are both high-tech and no-tech means to be safe.

New guidance from HHS’ Office of Civil Rights has not only clarified patients’ rights to request a medical record, but also what practices can charge.

Recent pilot initiatives have found that when physicians share their medical notes with patient, it has a positive effect for both parties.

Physicians have many sources of exposure that require proactive risk management and asset protection planning. Remember, never act too late.

Doctors are patients too, and sometimes use medical marijuana. But they can also face dire consequences from employers.