Adding a partner to a medical practice requires more than drafting an agreement. Your entity structure, ownership eligibility, and financial terms must align before negotiations begin. Addressing these elements early reduces legal risk and prevents disputes.
When non-physicians with doctoral degrees use the title “Dr.” in clinical settings, both the practitioner and the supervising physician can face regulatory scrutiny, fines, and disciplinary action. This post outlines how state title-use laws apply, what supervisory liability looks like in practice, and how reviewing collaborative agreements, supervision policies, and marketing materials can protect your practice.
A Medicare audit may review only 30 claims yet produce a repayment demand covering hundreds. Extrapolation is the reason, and providers have grounds to challenge both the math and the methodology if they act within the appeal window.
It didn’t used to feel this complicated to talk with patients. A conversation about risks, benefits, and alternatives was once
Are you a healthcare practice considering using blood tests to confirm that your patients are adhering to their medications properly?
After a hard session of listening to your teen patient recall a triggering memory from their childhood, the teen’s parent
Many lawsuits in healthcare have nothing to do with patient care. Here’s why they still happen and how to lower your risk.
Using AI to draft contracts, policies, or patient forms can look like a powerful shortcut. Here’s what you need to know before relying on AI tools.
Understand the basic rules of EMTALA and the real-world risks it poses for clinicians in rural hospitals.
A viral post can tank a reputation in hours. Unfortunately, fighting back isn’t always straightforward.
