Risk Management

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.

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.

Medical practices of all sizes need to pay attention to cybersecurity, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all scenario.

Your practice is at risk from the devices right at your very fingertips. Learn how to secure the technology you use to keep your patients healthy.

Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security. Take action to protect your practice and your patients’ data against cyberattacks and data breaches.

Social media is a great way to connect with other physicians and patients, but it’s also a platform where you could injure a third party’s reputation or where someone could injure yours. Learn what defamation is and when you might need to seek legal counsel.

You protect yourself against medical malpractice, but are you protected against medical board complaints?

Recent cases underscore that what a medical director is paid must be of fair market value and the CMS duty requirements must be met.

Learn how to identify signs of workplace violence and how to respond to a potential threat.

What you need to know to protect your personal and practice assets.

You need to promote your practice, but you also need to get the word out in a way that is also legal.

In the eyes of the law, prescribing opioids for patients with chronic pain means upholding ethical standards of professional conduct, not following a checklist.

Physicians need to manage personal risk and family legal planning issues as summer comes to a close.

Limited liability companies are a tool that physicians can use to minimize their risk, but only if used appropriately.

The Department of Justice is taking action, so make sure you have an adequate compliance program in place.

You need to keep tabs on how you’re viewed online, even if you’re not actively marketing for growth.