Law & Malpractice

The physician-patient relationship can be terminated for any non-discriminatory reason with proper notice. It is best to do so as cordially as possible.

Angelo Scozia of Willis North America discusses using human capital to mitigate medical practice risk and how to empower your employees.

HHS asserts that a proposed rule is trying to strike a balance between the individual privacy protections of HIPAA and public safety considerations.

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, all claims filed under government plans are now on equal footing with ERISA-governed health plan claims.

Here's a sample confidentiality agreement practices can use with their vendors, courtesy of attorney Amy Fehn of HealthLawOffices.com.

Medical practices need to identify, document, and manage vendor relations more so than ever under the HIPAA Omnibus Rule. Here are some steps to help.

Many physicians are squeezing more patient visits into each day. But how many patient visits is too much?

Experts reveal common technology missteps that are putting practices at risk of HIPAA violations.

2014 is going to be harder for most medical practices than many believe mainly due to change apathy and paralysis in dealing with major changes.

Medical practices should be aware of all National Patient Safety Goals, but especially these four in their daily operations.

Health IT and its data is rapidly becoming a powerful tool for the federal government in combating potential healthcare fraud nationwide.

Many physicians fail to review or update their informed consent forms to ensure they comply with state laws, standards of practice, and specific regulations.

As healthcare reform initiatives pick up, malpractice risks may increase for many physicians.

Tech-savvy physicians and health information technology experts to tell us what's to come in 2014.

A new year brings new opportunities - and new challenges - to medical practices. Take our poll to let us know what challenge has you most concerned going into 2014.

Medical practices face many challenges in 2014. Here are 10 of the biggest.

A new year brings key changes medical practices need to know about. Here are five you should start thinking about today.

Many physicians are enjoying historically low pricing in the med-mal market, but within the insurance industry some caution that what goes down must come up.

Religion, politics, sports, patient information, and personal lives are topics best avoided by staff members. Here's why and how it can affect your business.

Assess the risk of vulnerability and threats regarding your EHR and protected health information to avoid liability issues for your medical practice.

Here's a look back on what, technology-wise, made physicians' "hot" lists this year.

A recent court case in Texas looks at what defines a "serious" attempt at collecting copays before forgiving the debt. Here's what your practice should do.

Asking physicians and staff to sign a mobile device agreement reinforces the importance of mobile security.

One expert shares guidance regarding what a medical practice risk analysis should include and consider.

Whether bringing in a new partner or becoming one at your medical practice, here are key issues to consider before signing any deal.