Risk Management

Here is a list of the top five most unethical practices to watch out for online that can hurt your medical practice.

How family physician Katharina Scharruhn and her partner-husband learned to treat their practice like a business.

It's time to start thinking about what would happen if a key member of your medical practice were no longer there.

Including three precautionary steps in your evaluation process of a disability and medical liability insurer for your practice is a worthy investment.

An event that causes reputational damage, receiving media and public attention can hurt your practice. Here's what to do if you face such a situation.

Here are 10 tips to improve your medical practice social media return on investment you've likely never heard before.

An emergency can happen any time at your medical practice, so perhaps now is the best time to have a plan in place and educate staff.

Here's a case study of one orthopedic physician's online footprint and five no-cost steps to take control of your own online reputation.

The earlier you recognize you are a victim of identity theft the better. Here are key warning signs to watch out for.

Got a patient who's abusing your staff, ignoring your advice, failing to pay his bill? When you realize it just isn't going to work, it's usually best to let the patient go. Here's how to do it correctly.

One woman's declaration of love for her physician shouldn't mean dismissal. Or should it?

Protecting what you've worked for starts with having the right malpractice insurance, but it doesn't end there. Here's how to mitigate risks coming from all directions.

Innovation is great. Litigation isn't. Here's how to use the latest tech tools at your practice properly and within the letter of the law.

You've heard all the guidance about the importance of good patient relations and documentation as a way to avoid a malpractice suit. But now, you think you may have a problem. Here's what to do.

Be willing to take action and responsibility as the CEO of your medical business including delegating the management of financial issues to experts.

A visit from the authorities does not necessarily mean that you have been or will be accused of anything improper, but it can hurt your reputation and your business.

The HITECH Act significantly strengthened aspects of the HIPAA Security Rule. If you are a 'Covered Entity' or 'Business Associate' it's time to get serious!

Peter K. Kim, MD, on why he thinks conventional preoperative bowel prep is unnecessary, and possibly harmful.

Looking for the best defense against possible litigation? According to plaintiffs' attorneys, good communication and proper documentation are your best weapons when legal action threatens. Here's the inside scoop on how to protect yourself against lawsuits, straight from the people who make a living filing them.

Can Your EHR Reduce Your Risk? Yes, say our experts, when used correctly. Here's your guide to using your EHR to better protect yourself against malpractice suits.

Can your EHR increase your risk? Yes, when used incorrectly. Here are potential technology pitfalls that can expose your practice to new malpractice risks.

Dozens of Medicaid patients awaiting organ transplants are being left to die because cash-strapped Arizona will not pay for the operations.

Physicians have long been worried about protecting themselves from malpractice claims. But, now the uncertainty of healthcare reform promises to muddy the financial waters. What to do?

NPP versus physician visit

Saying “I’m sorry” is a concept that continues to elude most hospitals and physicians. Fortunately that attitude is starting to change, albeit slowly. Read what editorial director Bob Keaveney has to say on the subject.