Risk Management

Two hot-topic developments in cybersecurity and government procurement.

Working from home can lead to casual conduct, posing compliance risks for your organization.

For practices that have been slow to adopt new technologies, the stakes are much greater as the urgency to get up to speed is intensifying.

Apply lessons from this discipline to create safer care environments for your patients.

Tax savings plans targeting doctors require careful due diligence. We examine some of the basics every physician should be aware of.

A brief overview of some of the key regulatory updates enacted during the pandemic, as well as new claim threats that physicians may face in the near future.

Some liability claims may only surface down the road; here’s what physicians should be doing now to safeguard against these claims.

Ensure compliance with state and federal laws before offering wellness services to remedy COVID complications.

More Compliance Officers (CO) are engaging in Virtual Compliance Assistance (VCA) as an affordable option to quickly adapt to the industry’s shifting regulatory environment.

How this certification ensures the highest levels of technology security.

Stay vigilant about schemes and submissions of false claims.

Three predictable and recurring legal and financial risks physicians face when holding informal jointly-owned with extended family.

Employers should continue to enforce all recommended COVID precautions within the practice and remain vigilant of changes in state and federal laws.

Two recent cases, one settled and one just filed, are illustrative of the effects of class actions, which are filed in relation to an underlying data breach involving PHI.

Recommendations for every practice to consider.

Layers of specialty liability insurance are a vital part of your risk management and asset protection plans.

Why you must read everything before signing.

A medical board complaint can be just as serious as a malpractice lawsuit. A defense attorney advises on how to respond to medical board complaints, and we list some common mistakes physicians must avoid.

Don’t fall victim to a tax reduction scam targeting physicians

Follow these steps if you receive a CID.

Five considerations for physician practices

Wise and careful use of electronic records can save the day in case of malpractice suits

Halloween starts the office holiday party season, when employment lawsuits against medical practices can spike.

Medical device and communication software continue to be an area of interest for federal government agencies.

Prosecutors have gotten aggressive in their use of the Travel Act to pursue physicians and other providers for fraud, including those paid by private insurers.