Law & Malpractice

These days, everything from EHRs to PM systems are available via cloud computing. Is it time to ditch the servers and join the movement?

At practices, technology is hotter than ever, with 20 percent of physicians using media tablets. And that’s just the beginning.

In this video, Adam Greene discusses how to balance promotion of mobile health devices while still being aware of privacy and security issues.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has delayed the implementation of Stage 2 of its “meaningful use” program by one year.

Use of Regional Extension Centers proves providers are committed to achieving meaningful use.

What you need to do, see, hear, and understand before signing anything.

Jonathan Bush, head at athena health, shares his views on how hard it is to prove meaningful use and why it can be easy to connect with other providers.

When developing a concierge approach for your medical practice, there are six things I recommend doing first.

In this video, Robert Tennant of the MGMA discusses key areas of privacy and breach notification for private practices.

Adding ancillary services can be a great way to better service your patients and increase practice income. But do it the right way.

Why physician Katharina Scharruhn thinks about the public's view of doctors and the image she wishes they would see as diametrically opposed.

What do you think - will EHRs mean better care for your practice's patients?

Despite efforts to educate all clients that any payment for referrals is illegal, kickbacks continue to be paid.

A conversation about best practices physicians can take when treating patients with chronic pain prescriptions.

After months of anxiety over … attestation to prove “meaningful use,” it turns out it wasn’t nearly as hard as I thought it was going to be.

A newly released study on data breaches raises the question: What actions are practices taking to protect their data?

How much of your track record as a physician should the public have access to?

Like all other arrangements into which physicians enter, you must take a moment to consider whether there are any regulatory implications.

Here's my prediction: your practice will be audited in the next 24 months and asked to return overpayments.

Electronic submission of clinical quality measures was one of the chief concerns voiced by healthcare organizations.

There are several ways that physicians can choose to keep themselves current regarding the literature, changing practice recommendations, etc.

When terminating a patient from your practice, the most important thing to do is avoid a claim of patient abandonment.

With so much else changing in healthcare, it's understandable that you'd want to avoid thinking about transitioning to the coming ICD-10 code set. But the longer you wait to start, the tougher it will be to make the switch, and the more likely you are to lose money. Here's what you need to know to avoid claims denials and ensure a smooth conversion.

How electronic tools for the reception area are helping practices save time, headaches, and achieve meaningful use.

A smartphone can be a provider's dream in explaining procedures to patients and family, but also a possible legal and ethical nightmare.