Law & Malpractice

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.

To proactively reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit, physicians can adopt a strategic approach embodied in the acronym A-V-O-I-D.

Physicians and practices alike should have safeguards in place to prevent situations like this from happening.

How Coverys is using data-driven strategies to navigate health care risks.

Each practice should learn from the result of this HIPAA case.

What health care can learn from recent DOJ actions.

The physical and mental deterioration of a loved one coupled with the discussion of death are not pleasant topics to discuss.

In-house counsel and compliance staff should learn from this case and adapt training accordingly.

Most Healthcare entities nationwide will soon be deprived of one of the most essential protections for their business, the non-competition provision.

Avoid running afoul of the False Claims Act.

Federal regulators announce public meeting tomorrow on issue that is divisive in health care.

Changes in practice ownership can impact Medicare enrollment.

The new rule aligns more closely with HIPAA.

Also the US Department of Health and Human Services is emphasizing cybersecurity.

Neglecting insider threats can be equally as costly as ransomware and other cyberattacks.

Ignorance of the laws do not protect physicians from prosecution

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.