Law & Malpractice

A recent case alleges one lab paid physicians improper fees to use their services. Make sure the same isn't happening at your practice.

A common and recurring question I get from doctors is, "How many LLCs do I need?" The best answer requires a fact specific look at your assets.

The inherent flaws in this doctor’s EHR system has created an ethical dilemma, which he says cannot be solved.

Here are six steps to protect yourself and your practice from malpractice suits stemming from a patient's prescription addiction.

Physicians want access to patient data on the go, but practices need to have a secure BYOD policy. Here are a few steps to protect data within the EHR.

Practices are more at risk for breaches than ever before. Here are a few steps to protect data in the EHR and elsewhere.

Having a data breach response plan on paper isn't enough. Practice staff expected to implement it must understand and be equipped to execute their tasks.

Whether physicians personally agree or support LGBT rights should be a non-issue when it comes to providing the best possible care for all patients.

For PHOs and super groups, one practice's misstep to put everyone at risk. Here are six potential threats to avoid and the best way to stay safe.

A couple of words can mean the difference between being covered for a certain event and not being covered.

LLCs can be great tools if used the right way, unfortunately many of them are being actively marketed to doctors for the wrong reasons.

HIPAA may actually be harmful as it distracts attention and diverts resources away from those actions that might actually improve privacy and security.

Avoid employee disputes against your practice before they start by steering clear of these four common bad habits by physicians and owners.

The OIG fraud alert warns physicians to be wary of compensation arrangements that could violate the Anti-Kickback Statute.

While dismissing a staff member from your practice can be unpleasant, it is vital that you, as the physician leader, be involved.

Physicians should be aware that Phase II of OCR's HIPAA Audits have commenced. Here is a short check-list to prepare your practice.

One common tool that attorneys and non-attorney promoters alike often use to protect physician assets is the limited liability company or LLC.

Under the HIPAA Omnibus Rule, patients can request a restriction on disclosure of PHI to a payer if they pay out of pocket, in full for a service.

Keep an eye out for these four scenarios at your practice to avoid being the victim of embezzlement.

Learn from victimized practices and protect your own office from theft with these simple strategies.

One physician describes how her former practice closed its doors after its chief financial officer led it to financial ruin.

Not everything becomes a viable threat, but you can never be too cautious in protecting yourself, your family, your practice, and your reputation.

Firing a medical practice staff member is never easy, but there are some ways to minimize the potential aftershocks.

Firing a medical practice staff member is never easy. Here's how to determine who should do it, and how.

Recent court rulings underscore the importance of maintaining compliance with Medicare billing.