November 7th 2023
A new program allows medical practice owners to back away from abusive Employee Retention Credit claims that may subject them to penalties ranging from fines to criminal prosecution.
September 12th 2023
We review the legal documents, risk management and vital areas of insurance coverage every family should address.
August 8th 2023
Physicians, and two-income couples in particular, are increasingly relying on household employees to help manage their work-life demands.
March 28th 2023
Another look at the news.
December 30th 2022
You protect yourself against medical malpractice, but are you protected against medical board complaints?
Why Evidence-Based Medicine is a Challenge
As doctors, we know that evidence-based medicine is the right way to go - yet, we don’t always follow it. Here are three reasons why.
Risks of Being Acquired by Non-Hospital Entities
Looking to get those administrative burdens off your plate? Before you sell to a non-hospital entity be leery of these compliance risks.
Financial New Year Resolutions for Doctors
Don’t bring bad habits into 2016. In the New Year, identify the risks and solutions needed to make your practice financially better off.
Dealing with the Aggressive Patient
What should you do when a patient becomes difficult during an office visit? Trust your instincts on the safety of patients and staff, and have a plan.
End of Year HIPAA Fines Underscore Compliance
Recent Office for Civil Rights (OCR) settlements with pricey fines highlight the continued need for HIPAA and HITECH compliance.
Stopping Holiday Fraud at Your Medical Practice
Your holiday can turn south if you allow employees within your practice to defraud your business. Watch out for these schemes.
Physicians Must Realign Compensation with Value
Value-based reimbursement isn't the future for physicians; it's here. It's time to tie quality outcomes to compensation.
Independent Practices Can Succeed in Risk-Based Care
Independent practices can succeed in risk-based contracting. It’s just a matter of understanding why, how, and what, according to Farzad Mostashari.
Docs Must Evaluate New Technology’s Security Risks
It’s important to not cut corners when assessing the cost of a new technology and forget about its potential security threats.
The Question of Disclosing Medical Malpractice Insurance
A recent N.J. Supreme Court case raises several issues around malpractice insurance laws and whether docs should disclose if they have it or not.
Disclosing Adverse Events: 3 Vital Steps for Physicians
Many physicians will face a malpractice claim in their career, so the way a physician communicates adverse news is of paramount importance.
The Smart Way to be a Contrary Investor
It’s in our nature to want to buy the winners and sell the losers. Successful investing often involves the opposite.
Reduce Physician Liability in Patient-Addiction Cases
Here are six steps to protect yourself and your practice from malpractice suits stemming from a patient's prescription addiction.
Easy Physician Credentialing for Medical Practices
To ensure your medical practice does not leave money on the table, proper physician credentialing is a must.
Six Potential HIPAA Threats for PHOs and Super Groups
For PHOs and super groups, one practice's misstep to put everyone at risk. Here are six potential threats to avoid and the best way to stay safe.
Physicians Read Cybersecurity Policies Closely
A couple of words can mean the difference between being covered for a certain event and not being covered.
Common LLC Myths Continue to Harm Doctors
LLCs can be great tools if used the right way, unfortunately many of them are being actively marketed to doctors for the wrong reasons.
HIPAA Could Hurt, Not Help, Data Privacy and Security
HIPAA may actually be harmful as it distracts attention and diverts resources away from those actions that might actually improve privacy and security.
Physicians: Protect Your Data from Hackers in 5 Steps
Doctors have a lot of valuable personal and professional data on their laptops and other devices. Here are five simple ways to keep that data secure.
Consolidating Technology as Part of a Practice Merger
While EHRs are important to analyze in any merger, don't forget to assess and formulate a strategy for your compliance technology as well.
OCR HIPAA Audits, Phase II Reminders
Physicians should be aware that Phase II of OCR's HIPAA Audits have commenced. Here is a short check-list to prepare your practice.
LLC Asset Protection Basics for Doctors
One common tool that attorneys and non-attorney promoters alike often use to protect physician assets is the limited liability company or LLC.
Four Medical Practice Embezzlement Red Flags
Keep an eye out for these four scenarios at your practice to avoid being the victim of embezzlement.
Avoid Embezzlement at Your Medical Practice
Learn from victimized practices and protect your own office from theft with these simple strategies.
How I Got Embezzled
One physician describes how her former practice closed its doors after its chief financial officer led it to financial ruin.
Facing Personal and Professional Threats as a Physician
Not everything becomes a viable threat, but you can never be too cautious in protecting yourself, your family, your practice, and your reputation.
When Medical Staff Challenge a Physician's Authority
As a physician, I depend on my clinical team to take care of the busy work. But I have a problem when staff make medical decisions without my input.
Your Cyber-Risk Policy: What it Covers and What it Doesn't
Cyber risk isn't just a technology issue. It affects your entire business, so have a plan in place and mitigated through education and risk management.
Medicare Fraud: One Item Every Physician Should Avoid
Recent court rulings underscore the importance of maintaining compliance with Medicare billing.
Personal Liability Issues for Doctors in the Summer
Summer is officially upon us and with it comes increased personal liability and safety issues doctors and their families need to consider carefully.