Law & Malpractice

I've seen this photo posted on a few blogs lately, and I thought it needed to be shared. I understand the original source may be Pat Wise of HIMSS.

Which states welcome practicing physicians, and which ones fleece them? Check out our simple one-page scorecard for state-based information on Medicare pay, malpractice climate, income tax burdens, and more.

Rumors of stricter enforcement of privacy and security rules have been heard before but this time there’s reason to believe that tougher scrutiny is indeed coming.

Going into business with friends may seem like a great idea. Physicians are often asked to help fund a startup business. But these ventures often disappoint, and when they do, relationships can be ruined.

Evaluating a partnership offer has been complicated by the recession. Is ownership still worth it?

In the market for an EHR? Here’s a step-by-step selection guide by internist and pediatrician Rob Lamberts, who’s been through the process himself.

An internal medicine specialist was fleeced badly by the Mother of all Embezzlers. Don’t think it can’t happen to you until you read what happened to her.

Plastic surgeon Suzanne Kim Doud Galli on how an ordinary nose job turned into the worst case of her career.

CMS has implemented changes to the rules that cover Medicare's hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) which will affect physician-hospital referrals and ancillary arrangements.

Dealing with constant call is the bane of many small physician groups. But with the right planning, even solo physicians can share call just like their big-practice peers. Here’s how.

You think being a great doctor is enough to ensure you won’t get sued? Alas, we wish it were so. You need to take steps to protect yourself.

Just who is the modern American physician? It’s a question that pop culture has done a lousy job answering. We decided it was time to shatter the myths. The result is our most revealing survey ever.

At a recent town hall, healthcare reform advocate Howard Dean said “…the reason why tort reform is not in the bill is because the people who wrote it did not want to take on the trial lawyers.” Is he right?

Without the proper controls, your drug sample closet could be a dangerous and costly liability.

Times are tough, and layoffs may be unavoidable. If you must do it, here’s how to do it right - while protecting your practice from litigation.

Physicians must meaningfully use electronic health records to qualify for Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - a.

Here's the scoop on reimbursement for your medical practice's EHR use if you meet the meaningful use requirements of CMS.

In this podcast, Justin Barnes, chairman of the HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association and vice president of marketing and government affairs at Greenway Medical Technologies, explains the EHR incentives.

Ah, those advice-seeking loved ones: You gotta love ’em, but they can be a major a nuisance - and even a legal risk. Here’s how to draw the line and still get invited for dinner.

Do I need a separate insurance policy for protection in case a HIPAA violation lawsuit is ever filed against me? It doesn’t seem like medical malpractice would cover this.

Consent to Treat -- Spanish

See who the RACs are in your region.

Consent to Treat

Records Release Form

Use this letter if a patient consistently refuses to pay for services rendered, and you are forced to dismiss the patient from your practice.