September 21, 2021
"HIPAA doesn't apply to me." We hear it all the time. But are you willing to bet your practice's future on that assumption? We discuss the basics, including the most commonly overlooked aspects of the law.
September 15, 2021
Fixing a business name that doesn't comply with your state's requirements can be costly. Save yourself the headache and take the time to get it right.
September 1, 2021
What are your obligations to disclose or withhold your minor patients’ sensitive health information?
August 31, 2021
llinois joins a handful of states in reining in the use of non-competition agreements. Here's what healthcare employers (and workers) need to know.
August 18, 2021
Did you know that the federal government’s definition of “sex discrimination” now includes sexual orientation and gender identity? This interpretation has real-world implications for healthcare practices. We explain the basics of staying compliant.
August 5, 2021
Odds are, your healthcare practice has a Notice of Privacy Practices. But do you fully understand it? Do you know its relation to your individualized HIPAA policy handbook? It’s critical to understand these two required documents.
July 14, 2021
President Biden signed an executive order calling for a ban or limits on non-competition agreements in employment contracts. Does this void existing non-competes?
July 10, 2021
What legal obligations do physicians have to offer care? We examine situations that do and don't justify turning away a patient.
June 21, 2021
Everyone is looking for ways to strengthen natural immunity against COVID-19, relieve the symptoms, or shorten its course. Thanks to a new law, you'll need to be extra careful with claims about new products or treatments.
June 5, 2021
Successful practice owners understand the importance of monitoring the competition, setting performance goals, and tracking progress. But implementing a benchmarking program requires care to avoid unnecessary legal risk.
