Legal Compliance

Immigration attorney Katie Russell, J.D., explains how shifting ICE enforcement priorities and new visa rules affect medical practices in 2026.

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.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., explains how medical practices can stay compliant through visa tracking, internal audits, and proactive renewal planning to reduce the risk of ICE visits and retain valuable clinicians long term.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., explains how HIPAA protections still apply regardless of a patient’s immigration status.

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

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., explains how to document every detail of the encounter, preserve key records, and support staff and patients while protecting your practice’s legal standing and reputation.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., outlines what employers must know about Form I-9 compliance, why overcooperation can lead to privacy violations and how to protect both your staff and your practice when immigration officials come calling.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., explains how HIPAA protections still apply regardless of a patient’s immigration status.

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.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., explains how to identify each type of warrant, why only judicial warrants authorize entry into private areas, and how staff training can prevent accidental rights violations during an unannounced visit.

Immigration attorney Katie P. Russell, J.D., explains why every practice should have a designated point person to handle law enforcement interactions.

Katie Russell, J.D., partner at Brown Immigration Law, joins the show to discuss how medical practices should respond if ICE agents arrive — and how to stay compliant while protecting patients and staff.

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.

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.

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.

Remote patient monitoring is rapidly expanding, but with heightened federal scrutiny and OIG audits underway, medical practices must ensure full compliance to protect revenue and reduce audit risk.