The Legal topic page on Medical Economics breaks down malpractice risk, contract negotiations, insurance disputes and other legal landmines that can make or break a medical practice.
August 1st 2025
A physician and health care attorney breaks down the American Law Institute’s recent restatement of the law of medical malpractice.
Unmasking $14.6B in health care fraud: Inside the DOJ's largest-ever health care takedown
July 1st 2025From ghost patients and fake genetic tests to DME laundering rings and opioid pill mills, the DOJ’s 2025 health care fraud crackdown paints a sobering picture of a system under attack — and a federal response gaining traction.
AMA panel calls for transparency, federal oversight to address rapid AI expansion
May 13th 2025As use of artificial intelligence grows rapidly in health care, the American Medical Association brought together an expert panel to highlight policy changes, transparency concerns and implications for physician practices.