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?
Physicians Must Be Wary of Conflict of Interest
Promoting commercial products, like television's Dr. Oz, can present a conflict of interest for physicians.
Three Risk Management Strategies for Physicians
Tailored risk management can reduce healthcare costs. While your insurer does its best to reduce your risk, here are three ways physicians can do the same.
OIG Settlements Prove Physician Fraud Continues
The activities of a few bad physicians in the healthcare industry will continue to make the business of healthcare an overly regulated one.
Don't Make the Same HIPAA Mistakes as Other Practices
Step up HIPAA compliance by identifying what's getting other practices into trouble, and taking steps to avoid making the same mistakes.
Legal Pitfalls to Avoid When Using Your EHR
More malpractice cases relating to physicians' EHR use are occurring. Here's what to do to ensure such a problem does not happen to you.
Using E-mail at Your Medical Practice: 5 Security Tips
Forget patient portals, faxes, and snail mail. E-mail is more accessible, so here are five ways to securely communicate with patients and peers.
Physician Impairment - Consequences and Duties
Preparing for the worst possible scenarios by maintaining legal documentation is the only way a medical group can be prepared to protect itself.
CMS' Self-Disclosure Protocol: Good Intent, Bad Process
While the concept of physicians disclosing potential wrongdoing might appear valid on paper, it is actually more trouble that it is worth.
Healthcare Changes Present New Physician Liability Risks
Change can impact a physician’s two key risk exposures: professional liability and long-term disability. Here's how to reduce your risks.
Reduce Malpractice Risks When Treating Cardiac Patients
Internists, family physicians, and other physicians are often named in cardiology-related malpractice claims. Here are some ways to lessen your risks.
Incomplete Informed Consent as Good as None at All
Informed consent traditionally attempts to indemnify liability. Without disclosing risk and cost, it creates it.
Simple Ways to Ward Off a Lawsuit
Healthcare is two parts: the process and the outcome. The latter can get you sued, but how you handle and behave during the process can protect you.
Private Planes Pose a Significant Risk for Doctors
Harrison Ford's airplane crash is another unfortunate event that can be used as a teachable moment for physicians and their financial future.
Medical Practice IT Risk Assessment
Conducting an internal health IT risk assessment is a HIPAA requirement, and also protects your patients' data. To get started, use this security matrix.
Securely Disposing Medical Practice Equipment
Giving away your practice's old computer equipment is not the best solution. Here's what you should be aware of, before you pitch it out.
How to Apologize for a Medical Error
Apologizing to a patient when an error occurs is critical to reducing malpractice risks, but it's very difficult to do the right way. Here are some tips.
Four Interactions that Lead to Malpractice Lawsuits
Four key physician-patient communication problems increase the likelihood of a lawsuit. Here's what they are, and how to avoid them.
Four Ways to Reduce Your Malpractice Risks
Providing excellent clinical care can reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit, but the clinical side is not the only area to focus on.
Navigating a HIPAA Breach at Your Medical Practice
Understand the ins and outs of a HIPAA breach and, more importantly, avoid them with 12 strategies to enact at your practice.
Asset Protection Lessons from Bruce Jenner's Accident
A real-life example shows us that personal liability insurance and large umbrella policy are vital parts of a strong asset protection plan for physicians.
Cyber Risk Q&A: Is Your Medical Practice Protected?
The recent Anthem record breach underscores a growing threat to all of us in the healthcare industry. But proper risk management can help you fight back.
The Anthem Healthcare Data Breach: What It Means
When it comes to asset protection many physicians mistakenly focus only on medical malpractice risk. Recent news reports illustrate other serious risks.
Three Ways Physicians Can Reduce Drug Misuse
New data from Quest Diagnostics suggests while the rate of misuse of prescription drugs is high, there are strategies for physicians to use with patients.
Fraud and ID Theft Targeting Physicians
As tax season approaches, tax scams targeting doctors once again spike. Here are some basic tips for protecting yourself from criminals and the IRS.
Employment Manuals as Asset Protection for Doctors
A To-Do List for Medical Practice Compliance Officers
Every medical practice should have a compliance officer. Here are 15 tasks to assign this important individual.
Physician Asset-Protection Basics to Understand in 2015
Doctors must understand the basics of asset protection as a key part of their personal and professional success.
Malpractice Insurance: What’s on the Horizon for 2015?
Malpractice insurance pricing has been stable and even declining for the past several years, but will the trend continue?
Why Dental Insurance May be a Waste for Some Physicians
Physicians may want to think twice prior to purchasing dental insurance. Here's why.
Physician Retirement: Be Aware of Long-Term Care Costs
Unforeseen long-term care expenses are common in retirement and relying on Medicare, Medicaid, or self-funding may not be prudent. Here are options to consider.