Law & Malpractice

Umbrella coverage is one of my first and strongest recommendations to physician clients. Here's why.

Here's what you need to know to help you close out your 2014 meaningful use reporting year and get ready for 2015.

If you're considering concierge medicine, do you become a DIY-er, or do you look to experts?

A new rule by CMS to punish "bad actors" and new concern with the Independent Payment Advisory Board highlight the problem with Medicare and Medicaid.

Federal HIPAA violations and state law causes of action are nothing to ignore. The penalties are substantial.

For medical practices with clinical laboratories, compliance with formal proficiency testing must be a priority.

Diabetes care can raise some unique malpractice risks. Watch this 60-second video to learn what steps your practice should be taking to reduce the risks.

Good asset protection goes far beyond mitigating malpractice risks. Some exposures, like financial fraud and identity theft, peak during the holidays.

At present, the question of providing free, or reduced costs drugs to patients, is a multifaceted problem which defies easy solutions.

After a malpractice lawsuit, it’s tough to get back in the game. But physicians who take the right approach find that a fulfilling career still awaits them

I believe that the Republican victories during the midterm elections will have little effect on the future of Obamacare. Here's why.

Here are six of the biggest healthcare technology trends on the horizon, and what they mean for physicians.

A social media policy is critical for all medical practices. Here are three key items that every policy should include.

Opiate prescribing can be a high risk activity for doctors if compliance measures aren't implemented. This risk is magnified when dealing with celebrities.

The holiday season presents recurring non-malpractice risks for doctors and their practices that can have serious legal consequences.

Although healthcare is riddled with potential legal issues, there are several key laws that every physician should understand. Here are four of them.

State HIPAA laws typically work in tandem with federal rulings. And, in the case of legal action, related state statutes are found to apply.

As CMS' bureaucracy morphs meaningful use quality reports to meaningless busywork, it converts quality incentives to penalties to enforce compliance.

Five recommendations to help ensure your medical practice has clear, consistent staff benefit and compensation policies that comply with state law.

The confidentiality and integrity of protected health information should be a primary goal for all who handle it.

EHRs can be expensive for small practices. But a stipulation of the Stark Law allows a hospital to donate funds and partner with you for meaningful use.

The last 60 days of the year are a key selling window for both good and bad tax reduction schemes. Make sure you cover all your bases.

At the MGMA 2014 conference, attendees learned about key elements of HIPAA compliance they may be overlooking. Many have to do with changes to patient rights.

The HIPAA audit program under the Office for Civil Rights is expanding and changing. Is your practice prepared?

Despite a recent expose by The Wall Street Journal, the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark Law will remain the most commonly used tool by practices.