Law & Malpractice

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

As part of a False Claims Act settlement, medical practices may enter into a corporate integrity agreement. Here's your guide to what that may entail.

Be aware that if a patient approaches you regarding any type of adverse event, it’s important to seek legal counsel before choosing any course of action.

A new type of audit may be headed to your medical practice. Make sure you are ready.

Many practices struggle to sustain the changes they made in Stage One. Here's how not to be one of them.

Here are some of the appropriate uses of limited liability corporations by physicians - and some inappropriate uses as well.

As efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse intensify, medical practices are facing more scrutiny. Here are three areas to focus on.

This podcast provides physicians key tips for how to disclose and apologize to patients for medical errors.

Prior to participating in an ACO, consider these potential legal issues.

Here are four tests for your medical practice to apply in deciding how to meet your obligation to LEP patients.

Here are six basic principles to protect funds coming into a medical practice from embezzlement as well as some red flags to watch.