What On-Call Physicians Should Know About EMTALA
April 28, 2022
Every physician knows that being on-call is sometimes just a part of the job. But the need for hospitals to provide round-the-clock specialized care is a legal one, too.
Can a Physician Have Too Many Collaborative Agreements?
April 26, 2022
In many states, collaborative agreements allow advanced practice providers and other healthcare professionals to expand their scopes of practice. Learn the basics of collaborative agreements and consider how many a physician can reasonably enter.
Urgent Care Centers: The Opportunities (and Challenges) of Ownership
March 29, 2022
Do you find the prospect of urgent care ownership appealing? Read on to learn about the requirements for launching a new facility.
What You Need To Know About Recommending Medical Marijuana
March 18, 2022
Do you hesitate to suggest medical marijuana to your patients because of the confusing legal landscape around it? We help you make sense of the conflicting laws.
Botox Malpractice: How to Protect Yourself From Liability
February 3, 2022
Botox injections are big business for medical practices. Before you start offering this service, make sure that you protect yourself from liability.
The No Surprises Act: A Primer for Independent Healthcare Practices
January 21, 2022
Are you wondering how the new No Surprises Act affects your practice? We explain the basics, with particular focus on the requirements for "good faith estimates" for uninsured and self-pay patients.
When Can a Doctor Decline to Provide Medical Services?
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.
The Weight of a Physician’s Signature: 3 Ways to Get in Trouble (and How to Protect Yourself)
April 9, 2021
We discuss how physicians can avoid having their signatures of approval turn into legal liability.
Taking Patient Files to a New Practice: Does HIPAA Prohibit It?
December 22, 2020
Practices often cite HIPAA to prevent outgoing providers from walking out of the door with patient records. Is it a valid objection?
Prescribing Opioids? Better Have This Chat With Your Patients
July 26, 2020
The FDA recommends that physicians and other clinicians consider prescribing naloxone for patients at increased risk of opioid overdose.