Law & Malpractice

Here are some tips you can review that could eliminate post-holiday party problems for you and your medical practice.

Achieve meaningful use, increase profitability, and improve quality care with your patient portal.

Most practices have no formal written approach to confronting physicians with medical issues. Here are some tips.

Concierge medicine may have its critics, but it is the very essence of American ingenuity to identify a problem, and come up with a free-market solution.

Don’t let your practice fall short when it comes to workplace safety policies and procedures. Here are some tips.

Taiwan's electronic healthcare information system offers a view of the future, one made closer by health IT provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

Nonphysician providers can help counteract the physician shortage, but be sure to consider these important legal requirements when employing them.

Developing a comprehensive strategy to decrease or transfer risk should be part of every physician's financial plan.

If you have an arrangement with a hospital for on-call coverage that is paid per diem, take a close look at the agreement so you don't violate federal law.

Physicians need to be aware of the steps to take with original ideas that involve medical products, computer applications, and other intellectual property.

Here's an easy way to navigate the abbreviations, numbers, and sea of gibberish to find important federal health laws impacting you and your medical practice.

Here are some issues to consider that may help you prioritize and pick your battles.

Here's a primer on independent practice associations. Not all are created alike, so be aware of the differences.

Implementing an EHR may actually increase the likelihood of a successful patient lawsuit against you and your practice. Here’s why and how to deal.

Just because someone is not offering your medical practice cash does not mean what they are offering is any less illegal. So you are right to be skeptical.

Yes, your medical practice can accept gifts from the healthcare industry, but be aware of the rules before saying thanks. Here's some guidance.

Compliance with HIPAA is a day-to-day reality and not merely an academic exercise. Here are some ways to prepare should a breach occur at your medical practice.

While Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute can be confusing, simply following AMA Ethics Opinion 8.06 should set you on the right course.

I'm witnessing more manipulation of the medical system these days and fear with growing strain on healthcare overall, more patients will get what they want.

Make sure your medical practice is on top of its legal responsibilities, especially when it comes to terminating the employment of a staff member.

Putting together an employee handbook for your medical practice is not only a smart thing to do legally, but good for staff management.

What do Lance Armstrong and pharmaceutical scandals have in common? More than you would think.

You can control medical practice expenses and risks by asking six important questions about the appropriate insurance coverage and carriers