Law & Malpractice

Recurring versus reactive risks.

Two recent enforcement actions and answers to a common question of workplace privacy requirements in light of COVID-19.

As 2021 begins, it presents both familiar risks and new challenges never experienced in the lifetimes of most Americans. We start the year by reviewing key measures to help you to manage and survive both.

Scott LaRoque, CEO of MPOWER Health, discusses why some physician practices are hesitant to adopt value-based care models and how practices can get started with them.

As 2020 comes to a close, three items related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (“HITECH Act”) emerged.

DHS profit distribution compliance may require modification of physician contracts, compensation policies, and other documentation within the practice

If you engage in these behaviors, closely review your relationships with such companies, as well as the types of events at which you have been speaking.

This is Part III in this series and the focus is on the cybersecurity donation Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”) safe harbor and Stark Law exception.

Tactics to consider as you contemplate emerging risks and refine your COVID-19 response.

In addition to focusing on value-based care, the Stark Law and Anti-kickback Statute (AKS) Final Rules alter several decades of safeguards, as long as certain parameters are met. This is Part II of a three-part series.

Legal, security, and liability issues developing on a daily basis.

Stark and AKS Final Rules focus on value-based care. This is Part I of a three-part series.

Complying with HIPAA and meeting meaningful use by creating a security risk analysis isn't as costly or time consuming as you think. Here are eight simple steps.

Prescribers, pharmacists, and payers can use new opioid rules as an opportunity to expand medication access and patient education about the lifesaver.

As we head into the Thanksgiving 2020 holiday, keep these details in mind to help bring a stressful year to a peaceful and predictable close.

2020 has brought on new stressors in every facet of life. Perhaps Thanksgiving can offer a time to reset.

Precise patient documentation is critical to communicating a patient's condition, organizing their healthcare records, and facilitating payer reimbursement

Physician practices that are engaged in any purchase or sale of stock or equity must be sure to comply with the requirements tied to funds that were loaned or granted during COVID.

A starting point of 11 of the most common asset mistakes.

Personalized email marketing is an effective, cost efficient strategy to improve patient outcomes, boost your brand, and grow your healthcare business.

Warnings from government agencies and experts, coupled with recent HHS-OCR settlements, place HIPAA and cybersecurity compliance at the top of one’s “to do” list.

The CARES Act’s amendment to the Net Operating Losses rules can provide some additional liquidity and potential tax rate arbitrage in a time of need.

Asset protection and risk management for medical practice owners is becoming increasingly broad in scope due to both internal and external risks. The 2020 election, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic, adds layers to this complexity in areas ranging from physical security to employment law.

Being small does not equate to being disadvantaged. Here’s how solo providers and small group practice are benefitting during the pandemic.

An unexpected side effect of COVID19 is a significant rise in identity theft and related cybercrimes. Here are the most common traps to look out for and a response plan in case it happens to you or someone you know.

A trifecta of healthcare cybersecurity issues should cause healthcare industry participants to assess their current environments.

While providers have many legitimate concerns about the PA process, it remains an important tool to help ensure that the care patients obtain is safe, effective, and necessary.

When managed effectively—and supported by ample collaboration and data exchange—risk-based models promote better business results for practices by achieving better outcomes for patients.

Make sure email is a part of your cybersecurity strategy.

Getting the right income protection insurance takes a considerable weight off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on what matters most—healing others.