Risk Assessment

If you are concerned that your security program is non-compliant, you should be-because you're worried about the wrong issue. 

Current events once again illustrate the wide range of legal and physical threats to physicians' assets. 

Successful doctors face a wide variety of risks outside their practice walls. These are some common recurring seasonal legal and financial risks you can manage before spring break.

We all want to think it won’t happen to us, but the recent shootings reinforce that you need to prepare for the worst instead of hoping for the best.

An examination of asset protection issues from current news headlines highlights the defensive measures doctors and healthcare executives must consider.

Cybersecurity is a real and serious issue, but taking these seven steps can drastically lower your practice’s exposure to a cyberattack.

February 14 marks the beginning of the end for the “proposal season,” meaning that many newly-engaged couples are planning for weddings, honeymoons, and, if they’re prudent, prenuptial agreements.

A trend to watch: Last year, two states made significant changes to laws related to personally identifiable information and protected health information.

One of the most powerful and predictable layers of defense every physician must implement is a complete liability insurance program.

A look over the Office for Civil Rights’ recent HIPAA actions reveal why privacy and security safeguards are a must for medical practices.

As some experts warn of another economic downturn, the following financial issues should be part of your recession survival planning.

Medical practices replacing computers and related electronic equipment at year end must carefully manage their disposal to avoid significant liability.

Insurance giant Anthem was recently tagged with a $16 million-dollar HIPAA penalty. What can you do to keep your solo or small practice from getting hit?

Don't just count on an administrator to keep track of legal obligations - your practice may need a formal legal check-up.

Here's a basic list of New Year resolutions doctors must address to ensure your assets are being protected in 2017 – both financial and otherwise.

Why Aug. 1 is an important for physicians to know, with regards to Civil Monetary Penalties (CMPs) and the False Claims Act (FCA).

If your practice hasn't already initiated a compliance program, here are four ways to begin.

One expert shares guidance regarding what a medical practice risk analysis should include and consider.