Law & Malpractice

Explore essential strategies for a successful medical practice merger, ensuring improved services and seamless integration while avoiding common pitfalls.

Learn nine proven ways to prevent a malpractice claim before a patient arrives, from verifying insurance and protecting privacy to clear communication and early patient screening.

Marschall Runge, M.D., Ph.D., joins the show to talk about what's wrong with U.S. health care — and what we can do about it.

The Ninth Circuit's ruling on EKRA reshapes compliance for healthcare entities, emphasizing the importance of understanding kickback laws and their implications.

Texas Medical Board reorganizes rules, creating confusion for health professionals. Discover how to navigate the new rule changes effectively.

Understanding the complexities of the False Claims Act and Civil Investigative Demands is crucial for physicians navigating federal compliance and legal challenges.

On Medicare's 60th anniversary, President Harry Truman's eldest grandson joins the director of the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, to reflect on Truman's vision, LBJ's 1965 signing and the program's lasting impact on U.S. health policy.

American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., explains what the AMA is doing for physicians in terms of prior authorizations, private practice, artificial intelligence and scope of practice.

A grand jury subpoena rattles a health care attorney after a patient’s death linked to a ham sandwich raises serious legal questions.

Explore the intersection of HIPAA violations and the False Claims Act, highlighting compliance strategies to mitigate legal risks in healthcare.

Proposed changes to remote care management by CMS enhance flexibility and reimbursement, reshaping patient monitoring and integrated care for providers.

American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., joins the show to talk AMA priorities, primary care struggles and his personal journey from physician to patient.

Richard H. Hughes IV, J.D., M.P.H., joins the show to talk about the recent lawsuit filed against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Recent court rulings reshape reproductive health care privacy and regulations, emphasizing the need for updated HIPAA policies and awareness of state laws.

Check out these essential insights on controlling malpractice insurance premiums, including specialty impact, location factors, policy types and available discounts for physicians.

Understanding HIPAA's Privacy Rule clarifies how incidental disclosures in health care settings are permissible, ensuring patient privacy while facilitating essential communications.

Health care practices face rising audits and recoupments for using placental membrane grafts in diabetic ulcer treatments, risking significant financial penalties.

Strong patient engagement and clear patient-provider communication empower physician practices to improve health outcomes and reduce costly malpractice claims.

The Open Payments Program reveals critical compliance issues in healthcare, highlighting recent legal cases and the importance of accurate financial reporting.

Successful mergers prioritize cultural integration and effective communication, ensuring employee support and retention during transitions for long-term success.

Practices must prepare for stricter fraud reporting and compliance as the DOJ Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program and bipartisan AI Whistleblower Protection Act expand protections beyond the False Claims Act.

Jennifer Wiggins, CEO of Aegis Malpractice Solutions, walks us through some of the most common triggers for claims in the last year and how they match up with years past.

Practice administrators seeking federal grants or contracts must look beyond HIPAA, completing SAM registration and adopting FAR 52.204‑21’s 15 essential cybersecurity controls to safeguard PHI, PII, FCI and CUI.

Jennifer Wiggins, CEO of Aegis Malpractice Solutions, discusses how to minimize your practice's malpractice risk using the AVOID method.

Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC, explains the importance of strategic planning in times of uncertainty.