Legal Compliance

Technology will play an important role in determining a practice's success in MACRA. Here's what you need to invest in.

Readers are split on whether or not the Senate's version to repeal the Affordable Care Act would serve the American people well.

Physicians face many risks beyond just malpractice; we take a look at one big liability issue in the news and preventable seasonal risks.

CMS' proposed rule for the 2018 performance year of the Quality Payment Program should be seen as a major win for small practices, experts say.

What do practices need to know about the proposed rule for MACRA reporting in 2018? Here are our top 10 takeaways.

Malpractice incidents are unfortunate for all involved, but can provide insightful lessons for practices. Here are seven takeaways from real-life suits.

In this video exclusive for Physicians Practice, Michael Matray, host of Healthcare Matters, drills down on a pair of medical liability tort reform bills currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The CMS Actuary projects that if the AHCA passes into law, the number of uninsured Americans will increase by 13 million by 2026.

At least one doctor expresses his desire for malpractice reform to enacted, to put an end to frivolous lawsuits. Don't send in the clowns!

EHRs have yet to become a major problem in medical malpractice, but the potential is there, experts say. Here are a few areas of EHR use to caution.

Receiving cash for a referral is the most obvious gift that violates the Anti-Kickback Statute. Here are eight more.

Have you gotten a notice that you are being sued for malpractice? Here are some steps you should take, experts say.

Despite a Republican Congress and White House, experts are skeptical about federal medical tort reform bills becoming law.

A recent executive order to ensure federal computer systems are safe from attack has implications for medical practices as well.

Why this is a challenging time for providers who are finding themselves penalized excessively by CMS and without appropriate recourse or justice.

Most practices won't add staff to comply with Medicare’s reimbursement reform. Experts disagree if that is the right move.

Ever wonder how your staff salaries compare with other regions of the country? Check out our regional data on key positions in medical practices.

Did you get a subpoena asking for documents or asking that you appear for testimony? Here's what you need to know.

Uncertainty about the future of the ACA means continued concerns about initiatives already underway.

Looking to see if your staff salaries are in line with national benchmarks? Check out our national data on key positions in medical practices broken out by years of experience.

The American Health Care Act has passed the House and moves to the Senate, despite ardent opposition from the AMA and other physician groups.

An in-depth look at maximizing your quality component on the MIPS pathway of MACRA. How do you choose the right measures?

A reported 84 percent of independent physicians unsure what MACRA demands of them. Here's three things to know about complying with it.

There are several redundant questions and processes when trying to obtain a prior authorization. It needs to be simplified.

If physicians didn't have enough to worry about with fraud, they should be wary of bankruptcy trustees seeking "claw backs."