Legal Compliance

There were several multimillion dollar HIPAA settlements this year, including the largest settlement to-date. Here is a summary of the worst incidents.

A new cartoon shows us which healthcare professional wants to tag along with Santa Claus on Christmas and deliver some "gifts."

A recurring pattern of fraud and embezzlement peaks at the end of each year. What practices must be aware of, both internally and externally.

Seven areas of MACRA where practices will likely struggle in the coming years, with advice from experts on how to deal with each one.

A new report reveals that life expectancy is on the decline thanks to rising fatalities from heart disease and other serious conditions.

More than 20 healthcare professionals from a hospital in Texas are being charged with a kickback conspiracy involving over $500 million in insurance claims.

What can physicians expect from healthcare policy under President-elect Donald Trump? A look ahead to the next four years.

A recent case exemplified why every practice - regardless of size - needs to play by the rules when it comes to the False Claims Act and Stark Law.

A recent case between a hospital and its former employee emphasizes the need for practices to make sure their handbook is not an accidental handbook.

Some patients are just not going to adhere to a physician's guidelines; is it fair to get penalized by CMS for that?

This week, President-elect Donald Trump announced his picks to head Health and Human Services and CMS. Plus, the 21st Century Cures Act passes the House.

In part one of a two-part podcast, patient experience consultant William Maples talks to us about the problem with the HCHAPS and CG-CAHPS surveys.

OSHA recently introduced harsher penalties to employers who are violating workplace safety guidelines. Here's what you have to know.

What can practices learn from a recent ruling by the Supreme Court on the False Claims Act? An expert weighs in.

While employed physicians often cannot accept samples in their practice, this independent doctor can and does, to help his patients in need.

The recent changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) means practices will have to rethink the way they think about employees and overtime.

A New Jersey physician's actions of submitting thousands of false claims to Medicare and Medicaid cost him more than a fine.

Keep your office holiday party liability free by following some basic rules and being a good professional host.

Primary-care physicians are still making less than subspecialists. Is that about to change in the shift to value-based care?

If a new office or location is in the works for your New Year business plan, use these suggestions as a guideline.

The 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule has been finalized and will take effect Jan. 1, 2017. Here's what you should know.

How do you know a doctor has gotten a visit from his local pharmaceutical sales rep? Look for the swag. Here is one physician that doesn't hide it.

In light of the election, America is united in not knowing what lies ahead. This doctor uses this time to reflect on our health system and its many issues.

Avoid having problems with data protection. Here are eight steps to take to develop and support an effective IT security training program.

A Trump presidency has spurred a surge in enrollment for health plans through the ACA, and primary-care physicians tell President-elect Trump "Do no harm."