Law & Malpractice

James R. Embrey, Jr. is a Partner at Hall Booth Smith, P.C. who defends Fortune 500 companies and other businesses of all sizes in medical malpractice litigation, general liability, insurance coverage and transportation matters. He previously worked in-house as a Managing Counsel and General Counsel, and earlier in his career he served as an Airborne Infantryman in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge for his service in the Middle East. He can be reached at

Articles

One of the biggest risks is the act of practicing medicine virtually and the challenges of virtual examinations, reviewing diagnostics, communicating with the patient, loss of contextual clues, etc.

Telemedicine and telehealth litigation risk rises as demand soars

Podcasts

Physicians Practice® spoke with Victor Bornstein, CEO and founder of JustPoint, a new firm powered by artificial intelligence, about how they are analyzing malpractice claims and pairing up prosecutors and defendants with the best counsel possible. 

Malpractice Claims and Artificial Intelligence

, JD, has practiced law exclusively in the areas of asset protection, risk management and wealth preservation for the last 16 years. He helps protect a national client base with more than $5 billion in personal assets, including several thousand physicians. He is a contributing author to multiple books for physicians and a frequent medical conference speaker and CME presenter. 

Asset Protection for physicians logically includes concerns about medical malpractice liability. We continue our look at the facts about malpractice including the real risks, numbers and defense strategies involved. 

Medical Malpractice and Asset Protection Part 3: Settlements and Verdicts

Self-employed physicians and medical practice owners face a variety of risks including medical malpractice claims. We continue our discussion of the numbers and facts behind these lawsuits.

Medical Malpractice and Asset Protection Part 2: Numbers and facts

Max Schloemann is a dedicated medical malpractice insurance broker and the founder of MEDPLI. He specializes in providing competitively priced Medical Professional Liability Insurance (MEDPLI) solutions for private practices, doctors changing jobs and physicians across all specialties. Max understands the diverse needs of solo, small, and large medical practices and provides each of his clients with unique and individualized attention.

Max graduated Magna cum Laude from Southern Illinois University College of Business and was named the Outstanding Management Senior. His career in medical malpractice insurance began in 2008 with an industry-leading firm, where he continued to cultivate his interests in healthcare and small business until he realized their perfect intersection – private practice. He founded MEDPLI in 2017 to help private practice physicians as well as doctors who need tail insurance navigate the complexities of medical malpractice insurance in the new era of healthcare and provide them with the level of service and expertise they deserve.

In his spare time, Max enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 kids. His hobbies include gardening and hiking the Shawnee National Forest. He enjoys the beautiful views, fresh air and golf.

Miscoding and fraudulent billing can destroy a medical practice. Use these tips to get robust oversight of your medical billing and coding in place.

Why every medical practice should prioritize billing and coding oversight

Consider these states if you’re deterred by high malpractice premiums.

Best States to Practice: 5 states with the lowest malpractice premiums

You may want to avoid these states if you’re deterred by high malpractice rates.

Best States to Practice: 5 states with the highest malpractice premiums 

Medical malpractice data shows us that bad patient-provider communication correlates with medical malpractice claims.

Doctor-patient communication’s role in mitigating medical malpractice claims

, JD, MBA, advises clients on compliance and transactions in healthcare, cybersecurity, corporate and securities law, while representing plaintiffs in False Claims Act and Dodd-Frank whistleblower cases. She also teaches bioethics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Rachel can be reached through her website, 

Viewed through the lens of the prosecutor and the government’s expert

Lessons from the Forest Park Case and the revitalization of the Travel Act

Slideshows

Here is a practical guide to minimize liability claims stemming from communication oversights and misunderstandings at your medical practice.