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?
Avoid Audits: Make Sure Your Medical Billing Practices Are Above Board
In light of continuing Medicare fraud, it is vital to review your coding and billing procedures. Prevention is key to avoiding expensive take-backs.
Exit Strategies for Doctors: Common Legal Mistakes to Avoid
Many doctors are working on selling their practices. Here are four common legal areas that could pose problems.
Treating Chronic Pain Patients Is Rarely Easy
Despite rising rates of prescription drug abuse, there is no real consensus in the physician community on treatment protocols. Physicians often follow their own heart.
HIPAA Business Associates and Civil Monetary Penalties
Anyone involved with protected health information at your medical practice can be the one who gets you fined for a HIPAA violation. So due diligence is a must.
Medical Student Debt Exposure Extends to Family Members
Becoming a guarantor for medical student loans can place undue strains upon family income and assets. Develop a plan first, before committing to help a loved one.
Legal Pitfalls of Electronic Patient Communication
From texting to Facebook messages, communicating with patients electronically has always raised legal questions. Here are the answers to keep your practice safe.
Protecting Your Medical Practice From Cyberthreats
A HIPAA risk assessment can help your practice put safeguards in place to protect against both cyberthreats and cyberliability.
Finding a Good Asset Protection Lawyer - Questions Doctors Should Ask
One of the biggest challenges facing physicians in obtaining asset protection is selecting qualified counsel. Make sure you do your due diligence.
Asset Protection for Doctors Requires Specialized Legal Help
Asset protection is a vital part of every physician's essential legal and financial plan; unfortunately, most doctors don't know how to pick the right legal help.
Use of EHRs in Hospital Systems Carries Patient Safety Concerns
While use of an EHR has clear benefits to patients the technology is still in its infancy and can threaten patient safety in certain situations.
Storing Data in the Cloud Gaining Acceptance in Medical Practices
It appears medical practices, especially independent ones, are becoming more accepting of putting their medical data in the cloud
Is Biometric Authentication the Future of Healthcare Security?
Think passwords are passé and that biometrics will come to the rescue to keep healthcare records safe? Think again - it's only one part of the security puzzle.
Digital Asset Protection: 6 Computer Security Tips
You lock up your house and car each day, so be sure to do the same with your digital assets. Here are six tips to start employing today.
The Myth of Secrecy in Asset Protection Planning for Doctors
When it comes to asset protection, keeping investments "secret" does not benefit investors, and may even place them at risk of fraud.
Common Health IT Threats for Physicians to Consider
Did you know, as custodian of your patients' protected health information, you are required by HIPAA to create a contingency plan?
When Medical Practice Staff Return After FMLA Leave: What to Know
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act and what it requires can help medical practices avoid costly missteps.
Risk Management for Physicians and their Families During Summer
Physicians' liability concerns go far beyond their practice. Traveling and teen drivers in particular pose some specific risks every doctor must be aware of.
Five Ways Doctors Can Better Prepare for, Survive Malpractice Lawsuits
Malpractice lawsuits are never pleasant, but physicians that are proactive before, during, and even after a lawsuit will have a better outcome.
The Real Reason Physicians Must Comply With HIPAA
When it comes to understanding why we need HIPAA compliance, government regulators are on one side of a very wide river, and physicians are on the other.
Updating Your Medical Practice Emergency Plan
If you don't have a well-executed emergency plan in place, now's the time to get it updated.
Please Don't Violate HIPAA
Perfect for the office bulletin board, here is an "Ode to HIPAA."
When Patients Record Conversations with Doctors: Appropriate or Not?
Smartphones are making it easier for patients to record conversations with their physicians - sometimes secretly.
Financial Advice for Doctors Bears Careful Scrutiny
Before you commit to a financial plan for your practice, carefully consider your specific risk exposures.
Physicians Experience Payment Problems Due to ACA Hiccups
Why one pediatric practice that received over $100,000 in increased payments due to an ACA initiative has to pay the money back.
Tax-related Identity Theft Scam Targets Physicians
Physicians across the country are being targeted by a tax fraud scam. Here's how you can protect yourself.
When Efforts to Boost Patient Satisfaction Hinder Great Patient Care
The increasing emphasis on patient satisfaction has some physicians walking a tightrope when it comes to discussing serious health issues.
The Physician's Business Planning Calendar: May and June
As a physician, your business plan should encompass more than just "see more patients and work harder."
Medical Practice Health IT Audits: 10 Reasons to Review Your Tech
Medical practices are no strangers to audits. But health IT audits are critical to the financial, legal, and operational success of your office.
Physician Compensation: How Medicare Reporting May Create Risk
Physicians are now potential targets for fraud and abuse inquiries. Here are a few simple things your practice can do to protect itself from unwanted litigation.
The Heartbleed Bug and your Medical Practice
Chances are you've heard about the Heartbleed Bug, but you may not realize the threats to your medical practice. Here's what you need to know.