Legal Compliance

Federal accessibility rules now cover practice websites, portals and online forms. The deadline moved, but the lawsuits and complaints didn't.

The 11th Circuit upheld the False Claims Act's qui tam provisions, and a $541.5 million settlement shows the value of self-disclosure.

CMS blocked $1.6 billion in suspect lab payments, and new rates land Jan. 1. Ten checks to run on your in-office lab first.

Most practices owing back wages never meant to. Here are the everyday pay habits that draw federal investigators and plaintiff lawyers.

HIPAA treats paid third-party access to patient records as marketing. Without a separate signed authorization, it can carry criminal penalties.

Florida has no corporate practice of medicine doctrine and skipped the 2026 wave of transaction-review bills. What's left is the Health Care Clinic Act, a fee-splitting statute and whatever the management agreement says.

The FTC, California and Utah sued Hims & Hers, alleging the telehealth company misled consumers on privacy and subscriptions.

The HIPAA Security Rule won't be final until July 2027, but the HIPAA Privacy Rule's final rule is expected in August 2026.

AI is transforming medicine faster than the legal and clinical frameworks governing it, raising new questions about liability, deskilling and the standard of care.

Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA, breaks down the legal risks physicians face when investing in or dispensing from compounding pharmacies.

AI adoption in physician practices is accelerating. The contracts, however, often get less scrutiny than the sales pitch.

As the American Medical Association warns that immigration enforcement activity near hospitals is fueling fear and keeping patients from seeking care, immigration attorney Katie P. Russell outlines practical steps medical practices can take to protect patients, staff and operations if ICE shows up unannounced.

A recent DOJ settlement highlights the risks of manipulating electronic health records for Medicare billing.

From snooping to sending records to the wrong patient, here are the HIPAA violations medical offices make most and how to prevent them.

ICE can now visit medical practices more freely. Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell shares seven steps clinic staff should take to stay compliant and calm if agents show up.

These five strategies will ensure HIPAA compliance in your medical practice, safeguarding patient information against evolving digital threats.

Understanding how the Texas Medical Board addresses alcohol-related issues for doctors reveals crucial insights into patient safety and professional accountability.

A California CLIA Lab operator faces legal repercussions for deceptive marketing practices in allergy testing, violating EKRA by targeting non-specialists for profit.

Explore the intersection of HIPAA violations and the False Claims Act, highlighting compliance strategies to mitigate legal risks in healthcare.

Recent court rulings reshape reproductive health care privacy and regulations, emphasizing the need for updated HIPAA policies and awareness of state laws.

Ericka Adler, J.D., a health care attorney with Roetzel & Andress, joins the show to explore the legal risks of prescribing GLP-1 medications.

Practices must prepare for stricter fraud reporting and compliance as the DOJ Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program and bipartisan AI Whistleblower Protection Act expand protections beyond the False Claims Act.

Daniel Aaron, MD, JD, an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, joins the show to talk about the new legal standard for assessing medical negligence.

Practice administrators seeking federal grants or contracts must look beyond HIPAA, completing SAM registration and adopting FAR 52.204‑21’s 15 essential cybersecurity controls to safeguard PHI, PII, FCI and CUI.

Practice administrators can divorce-proof their marriage with eight actionable, stress-busting tips that balance demanding workloads and relationship health.