December 3rd 2024
To proactively reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit, physicians can adopt a strategic approach embodied in the acronym A-V-O-I-D.
November 21st 2024
Jury finds that more than 20,000 false claims were filed
New York’s licensure rules can complicate cross-state medical practice with potential widespread professional repercussions.
November 12th 2024
In a recent announcement, the AMA announced its support of more standardization and regulation of nonprofit hospitals.
October 7th 2024
Doctors file brief for case pending at U.S. Supreme Court.
The benefit of COVID-19 waivers to Stark Law, anti-kickback statute
These waivers could lead to lasting flexibilities for physicians — if a few bad apples don’t spoil the bunch
Physician liability during COVID
What you need to know to protect your practice.
It is time to rethink hospital-physician relationships
Several trends have disrupted the traditional model of physician-owned practices
What’s happening in Washington D.C. with health care?
MGMA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Anders Gilberg gives a glimpse at what’s happening on the Hill
MGMA 2020: How to prevent workplace violence in your practice
Physicians need to prepare and take a stand against workplace violence
Mark McClellan, MD, PhD, analyzes health care after COVID-19
McClellan, a former CMS and FDA leader, discusses how to transform health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role for primary care.
Will payers fund more services in preventive care?
Payers have been slow to reimburse for preventive care. Is that changing?
Study: Overturning the ACA could prolong COVID-19 pandemic
Insurers could refuse to cover applicants with preexisting conditions
What’s happening with cost and claims in the wake of COVID-19
Doctors have enjoyed more than a decade of relatively affordable medical malpractice premiums. But for many, those good times are ending.
Finances, staffing, PPE: Preparing your practice for COVID-19's next wave
There are financial, legal and operational considerations physicians must consider as they deal with COVID-19 and flu season.
CMS resumes practice audits
If your organization is selected for an audit, remember that you have options.
Tips for buying the right malpractice coverage
How to find the right malpractice policy for your situation.
New California law releases nurse practitioners from physician oversight
The state will be the 29th to allow nurse practitioners to practice without a physician.
AMA calls for modifications to the proposed Medicare 2021 fee schedule
The organization says the Medicare fee schedule should reflect changes brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Patient reviews: How to protect and enhance your online reputation
Tips to promote your online reputation through good patient reviews.
Anthem settles with state AGs in cyber attack
The settlement relates to a 2015 cyber attack that impacted 78.8 million customers.
Reducing risks with multilingual patients
To avoid adverse events, doctors need procedures for communicating with patients whose first language is not English
Q&A: Former Ginsburg clerk discusses her healthcare legacy
As the nation mourns the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, what will be her healthcare legacy?
How will physicians need to approach payer contracts to increase their chances of staying independent?
With the right infrastructure, they can make a case to payers that they are a valuable asset.
NAACOS, others ask CMS not to finalize proposed quality changes
The groups cite the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in their call to nix a proposed effecting how ACOs report and are measured on quality.
Feds settle five HIPAA right of access cases
The cases were brought as part of the HHS OCR Right of Access Initiative.
The Interoperability and Patient Access Rule is Here
Here’s what you need to prepare for
How to avoid getting pulled into healthcare fraud
Many fraudulent schemes appear as legitimate business opportunities
How practices can negotiate with a competing hospital
Not all hospitals and physicians are locked in mortal combat from which only one will emerge. In many instances, it can be beneficial for independent physician groups and hospitals to work together.
Managing new practice risks in the COVID-19 world
Medical practices across the country are reopening. But are they doing it safely?
CMS quietly resumes practice audits
CMS delays changes to Stark Law, anti-kickback regulation
The rule change will not take place until August 2021.
Supreme Court sets hearing date on ACA case
As expected, the case will be heard after the general election.
The evolving liability landscape and obstetrical care
Hospital risk leaders are increasingly walking a liability and malpractice claim tightrope.
COVID-19 pandemic brings telehealth into U.S. homes
What will the post-COVID-19 health care landscape look like?