March 13th 2025
Don't make the same mistakes as this practice.
February 27th 2025
Medicaid is on the chopping block, but that doesn't mean the end of indigent care.
February 13th 2025
Recent legislative and regulatory actions tied to generative artificial intelligence.
January 23rd 2025
The long anticipated HIPAA Security Rule Notice of Proposed Rule Making strives to strengthen electronic protected health information cybersecurity.
January 2nd 2025
Got a patient who's abusing your staff, ignoring your advice, failing to pay his bill? When you realize it just isn't going to work, it's usually best to let the patient go. Here's how to do it correctly.
The Tech Portion of MIPS is Easier Than Meaningful Use
There are a lot of elements of MIPS that should concern physicians, but Advancing Care Information isn't one of them.
Data Security in the Digital Age a Lingering Concern
The digitization of health data is a good, but it brings concerns over how hard it is to protect patient data.
What You Need to Know About Office-Based Surgery Laws
A brief overview of laws and issues related to office based surgical practices.
A Guide to Preventing Sexual Harassment at Your Practice
When it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, physicians must adhere to higher standard.
SAMSHA Final Rule: What Docs Need to Know
The recently released SAMSHA Final Rule broadens disclosure rules, while a recent case underscores that inaccurate travel expenses submitted to Medicare result in liability.
The Face of the Opioid Crisis
The solution to solving the opioid crisis is much more complicated than simply adding new therapies. It needs a multi-leveled approach.
AMA, Others Take on Onerous Prior Authorization Process
The AMA and other healthcare stakeholder groups announced their intention this week to streamline the prior authorization process for physicians.
Healthcare Associations Decry Republican Tax Bill
The American College of Physicians (ACP) and other provider groups are not happy the recently-passed tax bill has repealed the individual mandate.
Quick Technology Risk Checklist for Your Practice
Here are five tactics to reduce many of the more common risks of data loss at your practice. Make sure you're up to date.
When Someone at Your Practice Receives a Subpoena
Physician practices receive subpoenas for documents every day. Here's what your practice staff needs to know when you receive one.
Sexual Harassment against Physicians from Patients
Dr. Melissa Young on a less heard about target of sexual harassment in the workplace: physicians from aggressive and inappropriate patients.
Physicians, Don't Rely on Forms to Fire Employees
Physicians who solely rely on forms and checklists to terminate an employee are making a huge mistake, says this lawyer.
2017 Legal Round-Up for Physicians
A lawyer outlines some of the most prominent legal cases from 2017 and explains what physicians can learn from them.
Top Healthcare News Stories of 2017
The year was full of plenty of headline news events surrounding the Affordable Care Act, HHS, opioids, and more.
6 Ways to Address Sexual Harassment at Your Practice
You will likely have an issue with sexual harassment at your practice, here are six ways to deal with the problem and ensure it gets resolved.
You Thought HIPAA Was Tough? Try GDPR
Wondering what GDPR is? An attorney breaks down everything you need to know about the new data security law.
Typical Mistakes When Applying a Common Stark Exception
Unlike the Anti-kickback Statute (AKS), when Stark Law applies, the only safe way to make a referral is to fit squarely within an exception.
Leaving Innovation at the Exam Room Door
Doctors would love to treat disease and care for patients with the latest technology and medication. Too bad innovation is thwarted in healthcare.
MACRA's Effect on Physician Reimbursement an Uncertainty
The Physicians Practice Compensation Survey explores the impact MACRA will have on physician reimbursement in 2019.
How to Handle Employee and Patient Complaints
Every practice has them: disgruntled employees and patients. Here's how to handle their complaints and avoid lawsuits.
Terminating Physicians for Bad Attitudes and Behavior
If you're drafting up provisions in a physician contract dictating his conduct, here are five things to consider.
MACRA Final Rule: 9 Takeaways for Practices
Here are the major shifts from the Medicare Quality Payment Program’s proposed rule to the recently released final rule.
Medical Malpractice Liability in the EHR
The EHR is creating some risk and liability for providers. Some of these risks are obvious and some are not.
7 Steps to Addressing Addiction within Your Practice
What if the opioid epidemic hits your practice and forces one of your providers to check into rehab? Here are some questions to ask yourself.
Things I Don't Love About Practicing in My State
No one said you have to love every aspect of where you live. Here are a few things our advisory board says could be improved in their state.
Commercial Payers Aggressively Pursue Financial Arrangements
A recent case shows physicians that while commercial payers don't have badges and guns, they can hit your wallet hard.
CMS Launches Patients over Paperwork Initiative
Also: President Donald Trump declared a national public health emergency for the opioid epidemic this week.
Prepping a Practice for a Private Equity Transaction
Physicians interested in any transaction opportunity need to be familiar with the process, and the healthcare regulatory and legal issues that can delay or thwart a deal.
Is the Surgeon General up to the Task?
There are a lot of public health issues that need addressing - can the new Surgeon General tackle them in an effective manner?
Stark Compliance is Necessary and Punishment is Harsh
If you think non-compliance with Stark Law is no big deal, think again. There are consequences for ignoring it.