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.
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.
Many healthcare practice owners ask us: “Can we use paper records for our patients? What legal issues might arise if I do?” If you’re a provider who prefers pen and paper, find out the answers.
You’ve observed colleagues and competitors engaging in business practices that your attorney says aren’t permissible. Does that give you cover? We discuss how to assess the situation.
What’s required when the government mandates that you train your staff on compliance issues? How do you know if your training meets the standard?
To many laboratory owners, paying COVID-19 testing sites based on the number of specimens sounds like smart business. Unfortunately, the practice can run afoul of several laws — with potential penalties for both parties.
Here’s a summary of the legislative changes most likely to affect your Wisconsin healthcare practice or business this year.
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.
A new year means a host of new laws take effect in Illinois. Here’s a summary of the changes most likely to affect your healthcare practice or business in 2022.
The Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) doctrine frustrates many entrepreneurs interested in starting a medical practice in many states, including Illinois. In this four-minute video, Erin Jackson explains the basics and a compliant workaround.
What are your obligations to disclose or withhold your minor patients’ sensitive health information?
