August 30th 2023
Follow these simple tips to detect-and prevent-financial fraud in your medical practice.
May 16th 2023
Learning to manage emotions and recognize needs of others lessens the tension that causes aggressive behavior.
December 30th 2021
There are plenty of benefits to remote or hybrid teams, but there are also communication and security issues that must be kept in mind.
November 11th 2021
On December 2, 2020, CMS published new provisions and exemptions related to the Stark Law (85 Fed. Reg. 77492) and HHS-OIG published new provisions and safe harbors related to the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) (85 Fed. Reg. 77684.
November 3rd 2021
Research shows medical offices and clinics are vulnerable to inadvertent spread.
Medical Malpractice and Asset Protection, Part 8: Med Mal Insurance
What doctors must understand about their insurance and why not all polices are equal.
COVID-19 Vaccines: Effective patient communication strategies
How to talk with patients about vaccine concerns.
Medical Malpractice and Asset Protection Part 6: Ivermectin and COVID-19
Physicians’ professional liability has been heightened by both the pandemic and the significant disinformation and politicization surrounding vaccines and various unsafe treatment and prevention methods
Malpractice Asset Protection Part 5: Understanding insurance
In part 5 of our look at malpractice asset protection strategies, we cover the basics every physician must know about medical malpractice insurance.
Tips on opening an optometry practice’s doors to patients post-pandemic
Telehealth services, contactless waiting rooms, and pre-visit patient intake are all new procedures facilities across the country have had to adopt.
COVID-19 Vaccines and Liability: What your medical practice needs to know
Despite the PREP Act’s broad immunity coverage, plaintiffs’ attorneys have already been filing complaints in many jurisdictions.
Asset protection, insurance, and seasonal summer risks
Memorial Day begins the “100 Deadliest Days”.
Physician burnout, COVID-19, and the patient safety challenge
The pandemic has placed greater burdens on physicians, providers, and staff.
“Waiting out” COVID-19 is not a solution for outpatient care
While the healthcare sector’s initial call to postpone elective care procedures was understandable at the time, it was never meant to develop into a long-term policy.
HIPAA Hot Topics: Enforcement actions and COVID disclosures in the work place
Two recent enforcement actions and answers to a common question of workplace privacy requirements in light of COVID-19.
Naloxone: Expanding patient education and access
Prescribers, pharmacists, and payers can use new opioid rules as an opportunity to expand medication access and patient education about the lifesaver.
Disability Income Protection: Prepare for the unexpected
Getting the right income protection insurance takes a considerable weight off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on what matters most—healing others.
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) saves lives; now more than ever
Best practices to follow to meet regulatory requirements and improve patient care.
Joint Cybersecurity Advisory issued; Internet of Things Cybersecurity Act updates
Two hot-topic developments in cybersecurity and government procurement.
Ensure HIPAA compliance with a remote workforce
Working from home can lead to casual conduct, posing compliance risks for your organization.
How to effectively communicate to get patients back to the office
87 percent of patients surveyed by MGMA said safety was the number one reason they are reluctant to visit doctors' offices.
Futureproofing your organization against tech disruptors
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.
Technology Hot Topics: OCR updates, mobile health app resource, and vishing
Teleworking and telehealth have opened more doors for cybercriminals due to a lack of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards.
How air-quality science can improve physician practice office safety
Apply lessons from this discipline to create safer care environments for your patients.
How medical facilities and waste disposal companies are responding to COVID-19
Healthcare facilities and medical waste disposal companies are following strict in-house guidelines, as well as federal and state regulations, to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Stinging insect allergy tests evolve to improve diagnosis precision
What physicians need to know about these new tests this season.
Integrating medical cannabis into your practice
A guide for physicians from one doctor’s personal experiences.
Wellness services may pose compliance risk
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws before offering wellness services to remedy COVID complications.
COVID Testing: What’s appropriate and what’s not
Stay vigilant about schemes and submissions of false claims.
Four considerations for physician disability policies
Protecting the investment you’ve made in your career and your ability to earn income is essential.
CBD oil and physician liability
Prescribing CBD oil still is relatively unexplored territory for physicians in terms of legal liability. But medical boards want clarity.
Managing and terminating staff who refuse to comply with COVID19 safety recommendations
Employers should continue to enforce all recommended COVID precautions within the practice and remain vigilant of changes in state and federal laws.
Bringing normalcy back to elective hospital procedures
Elective surgeries are the lifeblood of hospitals and health systems, accounting for 60% of total hospital revenue.
PPE composition: Variations matter
Not all PPE materials are created equal and composition will change how you use this equipment in your workplace.
Covid-19 Legal Risks: Requiring masks at your practice
To avoid potential conflict, patients should be provided advance notice of your policy to avoid surprise and embarrassment.