March 28th 2024
The peculiarities of healthcare makes private equity investments a fraught proposition.
March 15th 2024
The new rule aligns more closely with HIPAA.
March 14th 2024
Health care employers have the obligation to protect their employees and their patients, while also complying with applicable state and federal laws.
March 13th 2024
Healthcare employers have to strike a balance between their ADA responsibilities and the privacy of their employees.
February 29th 2024
Also the US Department of Health and Human Services is emphasizing cybersecurity.
The Power of Data Entry Drain on Physician Job Satisfaction
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."
A Cure for the Affordable Care Act
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.
PAs and the Affordable Care Act
ACA significantly changed the landscape of healthcare delivery in the U.S. and that was especially the case for the physician assistant profession.
Physician Group Rails Against AMA, Price Nomination
One of the leaders of a new clinician group says that the AMA, in its endorsement of potential HHS Secretary Tom Price, doesn’t speak for all physicians.
4 Trends that Will Impact Healthcare in 2017
While there is a lot of uncertainty over what will happen in healthcare this year, one expert predicts that value-based care isn't going anywhere.
Don't Let Cybercriminals Infiltrate Your Practice
Cybercriminals are increasingly going after healthcare providers. Make sure you put protections in place to keep your information safe.
What Physicians Still Love about Medicine
Have regulations ruined medicine or can physicians and others still find love in their professions? Here's what some had to say.
Primary-care Docs Not Aligned with Trump on ACA Repeal
A new poll from researchers at Johns Hopkins found that only 15 percent of primary-care physicians want a full repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Ransomware: What to Do When Your Systems are Hijacked
More practices are falling victim to ransomware attacks, where hackers can lock out users from their EHR systems. Here is some guidance around this issue.
Recent Case Highlights Liability Landmines for Physicians
Some physicians will have a lot more to worry about this year than having to lose 10 pounds or improving their healthy eating habits.
When Patients Overreact to Health Policy Changes
What will happen with U.S. healthcare policy? No one knows, but one patient is worrying a little too much about the change from Obamacare to Trumpcare.
Asset Protection: Insurance Issues Most Doctors Overlook
Always make sure you are covered for various liability insurance blind spots before they become an issue.
Five Terms to Know Before Applying for a Business Loan
Physicians applying for a business loan for their practice should know what they are getting themselves into before starting the process.
The Problem with the New OIG Safe Harbor Regulations
As Otto Von Bismarck once said, "If you like laws and sausages, you should never watch either one being made." That's true for new Safe Harbor regulations.
HHS Secretary Nominee Feels the Heat in Hearing
Potential HHS Secretary, Rep. Tom Price was targeted by Senate Democrats who questioned his ethics and his philosophy on health insurance for all.
Potential Vaccine Committee Concerns Physicians
Physicians spoke out this week against President-elect Trump's reported meeting with anti-vaccine advocate. Also, an update on the ACA repeal.
What Uncertainty Means for Doctors
The uncertainties surrounding health legislation are going to mean uncomfortable times for physicians who want to map out their practice's immediate future.
Five Issues Physicians Should Watch in 2017
Change is coming. A repeal of the ACA, MACRA, and other vital issues will have to stay on a practice's radar in 2017.
A Helpful Provision in the 21st Century Cures Act
A new law makes it so small practices can reimburse employees for premium expenses incurred for an individual health insurance policy.
Get Serious About Coding Compliance in 2017
It's time to get serious about your compliance plan for improper coding and billing issues and overpayments. Here are five actions to take.
How Doctors Can Manage MACRA
Top Trends for Physician Practices in 2017
Value-based reimbursement and a few other trends that will have a major impact on physician practices in the coming year.
What if Payers Don't Request Overpayments?
Everyone should know about CMS' rule about repaying overpayments within 60 days. What about private payers?
10 Steps to Help Make Your Practice Labor Compliant
Protect your practice from potential legal problems over labor laws. Here are 10 steps you can take.
Docs Can More Freely Transport Patients Under Updated Law
A new rule creates certain "safe harbor" provisions under the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute with regards to transportation.
Shades of Gray in Prescribing Medications
This doctor prescribes treatments and medications only when the benefit outweighs the harm - sometimes it's not that clear cut.
7 Predictions for Practice Management in 2017
What will have the most impact on practice management this year? Experts offer their various predictions for the year ahead.
14 Quotes that Defined the Year in Healthcare
It was a year filled with tumultuous uncertainty, new regulations, and increasing physician burnout. Here's a look back at 2016.
The Worst HIPAA-related Incidents of 2016
There were several multimillion dollar HIPAA settlements this year, including the largest settlement to-date. Here is a summary of the worst incidents.
Which Healthcare Professional Asks Santa for Some Help?
A new cartoon shows us which healthcare professional wants to tag along with Santa Claus on Christmas and deliver some "gifts."