February 16, 2020
You’ve worked hard to earn your credentials and start a dietetic practice. Now stay abreast of the guidelines that apply to your specialty to limit your liability and stay legally compliant.
April 3, 2019
Illinois has joined a growing number of states in granting advanced practice registered nurses full practice authority. What are the practical implications for APRNs right now?
July 16, 2017
Proponents of workplace wellness programs argue that an employer’s commitment to its employees’ health will reduce the company’s healthcare costs in the long-run.
July 4, 2017
Take a listen as they discuss the Founding Fathers' own debate over healthcare, more than 200 years ago. One group of men burned down the brand-new hospital of the day to protest their lack of access...
June 30, 2017
A rule premised upon the patient’s ability to self-diagnose prior to visiting the ER is a highly implausible and cruelly transparent cost-saving measure that will be paid with human lives.
May 4, 2017
Because Medicaid patients typically have lower incomes (as compared to privately-insured patients), they face more hurdles to obtaining care. Transportation costs to get to-and-from medical appointments, unpaid time off of work, and childcare can be cost-prohibitive...
May 14, 2016
As a PT, his job is to support his patients. So we ensure that his liability and legal concerns are covered, so he doesn't even have to think about those things. This makes him feel more...
May 10, 2016
You have been retained to help the patient, not to investigate her. By using accusatory language, even in your personal notes, you reinforce an anti-helpful dynamic that is far from a partnership. If your goal is to...
April 22, 2016
Why did we need to move from physician-driven healthcare into patient-focused care? Or from attorney-run cases to client-centered lawyering? Why are we so blind to the importance of building actual relationships with those we serve?
April 5, 2016
There are approximately 11,588,500 words in the Obamacare regulations. Read on for innumerable additional reasons to hire a healthcare attorney to handle your practice's compliance.
