Law & Malpractice

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.

Ensuring a "chain of trust" is present with protected health information is essential for medical practices following the HIPAA Final Omnibus Rule.

Here’s a recap of the five most popular blogs of 2013 and some of the lessons each provided.

Patients expect more transparency for the cost of their healthcare, but I wonder if sharing my practice's fees and contracted rates will violate RICO.

Look no further than a recent report on copy-paste functions for proof that HHS does not understand EHRs. Here's where they are missing the mark.

With greater regularity, physicians and hospitals are receiving letters requesting proof of collection, or a sufficient attempt to collect, patient fees.