Articles on building and maintaining a compliant healthcare practice. Topics cover HIPAA compliance, fraud, waste, and abuse programs, good faith estimates, informed consent, controlled-substance and procedure SOPs, and patient intake policies and procedures, written for owners putting policies and procedures in place.
Before entering into a business arrangement involving physician referrals, ensure it complies with the Stark Law. Understanding its core requirements can help you avoid costly violations.
OSHA compliance might not be top of mind for healthcare practice owners, but workplace safety regulations still apply—even in small practices. Understanding federal and state OSHA rules can help you avoid penalties and risks to employee safety.
Thinking about opening a healthcare facility? In some states, you may need approval before you can break ground. Here’s what you need to know.
Successfully registering your healthcare business with the state doesn’t necessarily mean you’re fully compliant. From choosing the right entity type to meeting your licensing board’s requirements, overlooking key steps can create serious complications.
Prosecutors are using the Federal Travel Act to target healthcare fraud and other illegal activity. Here’s how the Act works and why you should be mindful of its reach.
Navigating pregnancy protections in healthcare can be complex. Learn how to support employees while staying compliant.
Ensure patient safety and minimize liability by understanding the appropriate use of seclusion in healthcare settings.
Navigating the No Surprises Act can be challenging, especially for out-of-network providers. Discover your practice’s obligations to patients and the key steps to compliance.
What does the FTC have to do with healthcare? Recent enforcement actions and warnings paint a telling picture.
Thinking about using the template intake forms from your EHR? Before you take the shortcut, find out how generic forms could expose you to legal risks and why customized documents are the better long-term investment.
