Legal Compliance

With new technology in medicine, the privacy lines are often blurred. Here are some things to keep in mind regarding HIPAA compliance.

At a time when its very existence is in doubt, the Affordable Care Act has never been more popular, according to a recent poll.

Creating, implementing, and enforcing a social media policy at your medical practice is a must in 2017.

Remote access to your practice's systems is a must this day and age, which means remotely securing this access is a must as well.

Since Congress enacted HIPAA, it is constantly evolving to address the changes in how practices use technology. Here are eight ways to stay compliant with the law.

There are a lot of misconceptions over MACRA and what it entails. Here are five of the most common myths.

The AHCA would have likely brought back "post-claims underwriting," which would have been bad news for physicians.

With the GOP's efforts to repeal the ACA having gone awry, what's next for health policy? The AMA President-Elect weighs in.

A recent research effort has uncovered that the number of physicians has actually gone up during the Affordable Care Act era, despite claims to the contrary.

Members of our editorial advisory board and Physicians Practice readers share their thoughts on the proposed alternative to the ACA.

Ransomware is a significant issue for providers. Some HIPAA measures can protect your practice against this threat.

Two major medical groups are speaking out about the GOP health bill. The AMA say it's critically flawed, while MGMA is taking a more measured approach.

Protecting your assets as a doctor often means thinking outside of the practice walls, where the things you work so hard for can be at risk.

A look into the False Claims Act and how the federal government will aim to prosecute wrongdoers.

The complete results to the 2016 Fee Schedule Survey on how much practices get paid for common services from payers.

Seema Verma, President Trump's choice for CMS Administrator, has advanced in the nominating process and is closer to confirmation.

CMS says that its goal is to get a 90 percent participation rate with MACRA for all clinicians. Yes, this includes small practices.

What happens when a practice accidentally bills for a procedure that has never been performed. Here are ways to ensure you never find out.

Physicians, make sure to avoid these 12 scams when filing your taxes this year. Six make you the victim, six make you the criminal.

The words "repeal and replace" were thrown around during the campaign, but the reality is much more unclear for government officials.

A recent data breach serves as a reminder to practices about the importance of the Breach Notification Rule's requirements.

To ensure practices' data are secure from breaches, a cybersecurity expert made the case for an open-minded and multidisciplinary approach to better compliance.

Technology is a useful tool to personalize the patient experience along the care journey while improving well-being and producing better outcomes.

While GOP congressmen have promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, two policy experts say it won't be that easy.

Old government regulations need to adapt to new healthcare technologies, advises a former DOJ attorney.

At HIMSS17, a clinical leadership consultant advises physicians to not be scared of MACRA, but instead, see it as a great opportunity for transformative change.

Most think only their facility and job accommodations are required to be under compliance by ADA. Your practice's website must be too.

An overview of the four federal healthcare fraud statutes and what your practice can do to avoid violating any of them.

In our recurring blog "Inbox," we get reader feedback on whether or not physicians can still love practicing medicine in the age of "data entry."

While it's uncertain what will happen with the ACA this year and healthcare policy in general, it's clear something needs to be done, says one doc.