Understanding Insurance Clawbacks
May 13, 2022
Learn the ins and outs of insurance clawbacks and how to defend your healthcare practice against them.
How Does Money Flow Through a Management Services Organization (MSO)?
March 11, 2022
Before siging and agreement with an MSO, understand what constitutes a compliant scope of services and compensation model.
How to Make Your Healthcare Practice More Environmentally Sustainable
November 30, 2021
The healthcare industry is among the most carbon-intensive service sectors. So how can you shrink your practice’s eco-footprint? We summarize practical, achievable action items to reduce your impact on the environment.
Your HIPAA Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices: How Do They Relate?
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.
Benchmarking in Physical Therapy: The Good, the Bad, and the Illegal
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.
The OpenNotes Rule Against Information Blocking: What Healthcare Practices Need to Know
May 11, 2021
A new federal rule prohibiting information blocking gives patients full, immediate access to their electronic health information. What does this mean for your practice?
COVID Surcharges: What Are They? Should I Charge One?
March 17, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare practices to institute new policies and procedures to protect patients and staff and mitigate the spread. But who should pay the costs for these safety measures?
Do I Have the Right Insurance For My Healthcare Practice?
March 12, 2021
There’s a confusing range of insurance products for healthcare practices and practitioners. It’s crucial that your coverages align with your particular needs. We review common risks and the relevant products that address them.
Is it Legal? Understanding the Difference Between a Crime, a Breach, and Bad Business
January 8, 2021
It's a common question: “Is what I want to do legal?” To understand the answer, you’ll need to know a few critical distinctions in the eyes of the law.
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?