Law & Malpractice

A look at the self-referral law.

'Tis the season to consider practice cybersecurity.

Safeguard your medical practice from litigation by adopting proactive strategies.

Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

These notices from HHS illuminate the agency's thinking on HIPAA.

What if the algorithm was manipulated or rendered an inaccurate result in a patient care situation?

Prepare as if you expect to be sued.

Failure to comply can result in penalties of $500 per day.

Here are six ways to better protect yourself and your practice.

Here are answers to some basic questions about malpractice insurance.

Regulatory violations can lead to substantial fines which severely impact a practice’s financial stability.

A look at some mishaps that led to big payouts.

Medical malpractice attorneys that defend physicians have seen the gamut of issues that come up when a physician faces a lawsuit. So what should a physician do when dealing with such a career crisis?

EHRs are increasingly leading to malpractice lawsuits. Here’s six issues to avoid.

Large verdicts are becoming more common, putting pressure on insurers to raise rates.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Wild behavior is pulsing through the cybersecurity landscape.

Two recent settlements underscore the FTC's status as an enforcement agency with the power to enforce consumers’ rights in relation to their sensitive information.

Cautionary tales ripped from the headlines.

On March 23, 2010, the 60-Day Rule was enacted as Section 6402 of the Affordable Care Act.

HHS Proposed Rule – electronic transactions and privacy rule enforcement action.

You protect yourself against medical malpractice, but are you protected against medical board complaints?

All persons with boards should be making sure that the individual board members are meeting their common law fiduciary duties, including those of loyalty and care.

Don't let the holidays get in the way of legal compliance.