Law & Malpractice

There are ways for physicians to avoid filing a report to the National Practitioner Databank (NPDB) when they are being sued for malpractice.

On Friday the 13th, a ruling against the FTC was a stroke of good luck for the rest of the healthcare industry, which is already overregulated.

A pair of small practices are fully entrenched in the meaningful use journey. Here’s how they’ve succeeded.

Your holiday can turn south if you allow employees within your practice to defraud your business. Watch out for these schemes.

A cartoon about a doctor that is getting sued for a real strange reason. Medical malpractice can come in all different forms.

Volunteering to help in an international crisis is laudable. But make sure to conduct your due diligence first.

A recent ruling against a pharmaceutical company shows physicians how the False Claims Act can hurt them legally and financially.

Why is the dropout rate of the EHR Incentive Program getting higher and higher? Experts say there are multiple reasons.

A properly constructed and thoroughly analyzed patient satisfaction survey can help a practice retain its patient base.

While the latest rule clarification for CMS on the use of EHRs answers some questions for physicians, there are plenty remaining.

Certain events, as we’ve seen recently, can have an effect on the personal safety of doctors, as well as harm their business and personal assets.

Major developments on ICD-10 and meaningful use are just the latest news out of Washington, D.C., affecting physicians and practices.

A recent N.J. Supreme Court case raises several issues around malpractice insurance laws and whether docs should disclose if they have it or not.

There are 752 pages covering the changes to Stage 2 of meaningful use and finalizing Stage 3. We’ve whittled that down to five major takeaways.

CMS has released modifications to the meaningful use program. Here's what the changes mean for physician practices.

With many doctors interested in getting involved with some kind of telehealth model, it’s important to know the legal and reimbursement limitations.

A recent study looked at the effect miscommunication had on malpractice claims. The results show the value in being clear and concise with patients.

Many physicians will face a malpractice claim in their career, so the way a physician communicates adverse news is of paramount importance.

Two recent articles underscore the importance of cybersecurity across all facets of a physician’s practice and what questions should be asked.

There is no such thing as a standard telemedicine program. Consequently, it is extremely important to develop a strategic plan first.

Some year-end scams target doctors externally, while others are brought to them by would-be advisors. Here’s a look at both.

To reap the rewards of government incentives in full, practices must fulfill all meaningful use requirements - and potentially survive an audit.

Close may count in horseshoes and hand grenades, but it won't get you paid if you participate in the EHR incentive program.

Two physicians say that Medicare reimbursements not only hurt physicians, but also damage patient relations and care as well.

Is joining a regional HIE the right move for your practice? Here are five questions to consider before making that kind of investment.