Part two of our look at abusive tax planning schemes that are heavily promoted doctors at year-end. We examine specific schemes to avoid, including those that the I.R.S. is making a special effort to crack down on.
Technology Hot Topics: OCR updates, mobile health app resource, and vishing
Teleworking and telehealth have opened more doors for cybercriminals due to a lack of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards.
How air-quality science can improve physician practice office safety
Apply lessons from this discipline to create safer care environments for your patients.
How medical facilities and waste disposal companies are responding to COVID-19
Healthcare facilities and medical waste disposal companies are following strict in-house guidelines, as well as federal and state regulations, to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Tax savings plans targeting physicians require caution
Tax savings plans targeting doctors require careful due diligence. We examine some of the basics every physician should be aware of.
My Practice is Being Squeezed by the Local Hospital: Litigation as a last resort
Competition is a rough process, but it still has to be fair, which is why antitrust laws were created.
Improving patient care with rich data
How cellular technologies and remote patient monitoring are improving patient care.
Challenges you’ll face when starting a private medical practice
Despite advantages to private practice, fewer physicians are choosing to open their own practice than ever before.
Stinging insect allergy tests evolve to improve diagnosis precision
What physicians need to know about these new tests this season.
Notable recent HIPAA and coding events
HIPAA settlement and new guidelines shed light on government enforcement policies.
Strategy checklist for medical practice acquisitions
If your practice doesn't already have a strategic growth plan, make one
Asset Protection and Physician Family Businesses
A bare minimum checklist for your business.
Keeping your healthcare email marketing HIPAA compliant
Tips for keeping this valuable addition compliant with the law.
Exploring the advantages of a Virtual Compliance Assistance Partner
More Compliance Officers (CO) are engaging in Virtual Compliance Assistance (VCA) as an affordable option to quickly adapt to the industry’s shifting regulatory environment.
Beware employer billing and collection liability avoidance
Few employers readily assume responsibility in initial contracts — make sure you read the fine print and negotiate.
Approaching the government with an antitrust complaint
When a hospital has significant market power, the hospital can use that market power to harm competing independent physicians. This can violate the federal antitrust laws.
COVID Testing: What’s appropriate and what’s not
Stay vigilant about schemes and submissions of false claims.
How extended families present asset protection risk
Three predictable and recurring legal and financial risks physicians face when holding informal jointly-owned with extended family.
Why document automation is important for physicians
Document automation is an important tool that can help alleviate administrative burdens.
CBD oil and physician liability
Prescribing CBD oil still is relatively unexplored territory for physicians in terms of legal liability. But medical boards want clarity.
Three ways healthcare facilities are rebounding from COVID-19
Leaders from several organizations explain how they’re meeting the needs of their patients and employees.
Backstage Support Heroes: Gratitude for those working magic behind the scenes
Rapid credentializations have allowed healthcare professionals to practice across multiple states during the pandemic.
Negotiating with a major competing hospital
You don’t have to be locked in combat with a hospital; in many instances, it can be beneficial for independent physician groups and hospitals to work together.
PPE composition: Variations matter
Not all PPE materials are created equal and composition will change how you use this equipment in your workplace.
Masks and Your Practice: Policies that work, set expectations, and reduce conflict
Mask policies that may increase compliance and reduce risk and conflict.
Class action lawsuits can result from a protected health information data breach
Two recent cases, one settled and one just filed, are illustrative of the effects of class actions, which are filed in relation to an underlying data breach involving PHI.
Traps to avoid with physician practice mergers
If you are a physician practice owner who is considering a merger at some point, it is vital to learn more about this process early in the game.
Prepare for patients who refuse to wear a mask in your practice
Recommendations for every practice to consider.
The health disparities of systemic racism
Systemic racism is also a public health issue.
Reopening Facilities After COVID-19: Strategies for mitigating risk
Now that some states are beginning to open up public spaces, what should nursing homes and assisted living facilities do to mitigate their risk for lawsuits going forward?
Coronavirus Liability: Nine insurance issues
Layers of specialty liability insurance are a vital part of your risk management and asset protection plans.
