Law & Malpractice

Smartphones are making it easier for patients to record conversations with their physicians - sometimes secretly.

The ability to securely communicate ePHI to any provider at any other medical practice or hospital with any EHR may not be as far off as you think.

Afraid you won't be able to meet the Stage 2 requirements in the government's EHR incentive program? A new hardship exemption may help.

Why one pediatric practice that received over $100,000 in increased payments due to an ACA initiative has to pay the money back.

Running behind on the meaningful use requirements for the EHR Incentive Programs? It might not be as bad as it seems for your practice.

In medical practice, a cottage industry has developed, which is dedicated solely to legal “fault finding” without regard to equity.

When crafting HIPAA security policies at your medical practice, don't overlook the broader information footprint.

Physicians across the country are being targeted by a tax fraud scam. Here's how you can protect yourself.

Getting your patients to use your patient portal may not be as hard as you think. Here's why.

The increasing emphasis on patient satisfaction has some physicians walking a tightrope when it comes to discussing serious health issues.

Whether a physician wants to walk away from hospital employment or stay employed, adequate preparation before the contract comes to a close is critical.

If you are a physician, be mindful that payments to a commissioned sales force for the referral or recommendation of business can be illegal.

Postponed ruling requires two-night hospital stay to qualify for inpatient reimbursement. Practices could experience hit to revenue and patient care.

If properly done, a health law opinion letter may insulate physicians from prosecution or penalties associated with their investment decisions.

How to determine what to look for in an EHR and how to make a smart selection.

New rules will now require Medicare enrollees who are classified as “high risk,” to subject themselves to fingerprint-based background checks.

Should physicians routinely screen patients for medication adherence, like antihypertensive therapy? Could that damage the physician-patient relationship?

Doctors can be easy prey for tax fraud schemes. Be smart and arm yourself with information from legitimate sources.

Whether you are partnering with one other small practice or joining a large healthcare system, here's how to do so while maintaining some independence.

Ten tips for physicians facing the hospital peer review process.

A new report released by the OIG identifies areas of improvement for fraud and abuse prevention and Medicare billing integrity.

Address any damage to your property as soon as it occurs; and don't hesitate to make sure the insurance adjustor dots his i's and crosses his t's.

Interpersonal skills are becoming increasingly important to quality assessment rankings, reimbursement, and even a physician's risk profile.

Important points about the physician assistant profession that could ease physician apprehension about working with them.

The case against LabMD illustrates the dangers of using an unsecure network to share patients' protected health information.