Several well-publicized episodes highlight the apparent lack of disclosure of conflicts of interest in medicine, but will disclosure laws fix the problem or add to the confusion?
How to Bring the Physician-Patient Relationship to a Peaceful End
Direct communication and a concern for the patient’s welfare should guide the process of terminating a physician-patient relationship
What Rheumatologists Need to Know About Borrowing Money
Tips for expanding, or contracting, your rheumatology medical practice
What Rheumatologists Should Know About Noncompetition Clauses
How rheumatologists can manage, and avoid, a restrictive noncompetition clause in an employment contract
New Fraud Detection Probes by Medicare
The National Fraud Prevention Program aims to cut the rate of improper payment claims in half.
Extended Warranties for Medical Equipment
The art of purchasing a piece of medical equipment requires the perfect combination of medical, financial, business, and legal expertise.
Physician Texting Could Violate HIPAA
HIPAA requires that healthcare providers maintain administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect patient information. This safeguard requirement has many physicians’ attorneys worried that their clients are violating HIPAA on a regular basis.
Get Employment Records In Writing
With employees in your medical practice, timely documentation is key.
Electronic Health Record Contracts Done Right
Consider both your practice’s needs and the long-term viability of the technology when selecting an EHR system.
Disaster Planning for Your Medical Practice
Are you ready if a disaster destroys your medical office space and patient records? Here are a few basic steps necessary to creating a disaster plan and putting it into action.