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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
November 13, 2020
The federal government has become laser-focused on ensuring individuals’ timely access to their health records. Learn about the common ways that practices have triggered complaints that cost thousands of dollars and brought ongoing government scrutiny.
October 2, 2020
Most medical practices treat the decision to require employment contracts for new physicians as almost automatic. But should you consider such agreements for your other staff? We help you evaluate.
June 27, 2020
Why would someone file a whistleblower lawsuit against a medical practice? And what steps can practices take to avoid qui tam lawsuits? We discuss the most common areas of focus.
