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Email archiving is an automated process for preserving and protecting all inbound and outbound email messages (as well as attachments and metadata) so they can be accessed later. In other words, email archiving is storing and making them searchable.

HIPAA compliance: Is email archiving necessary?

Often, addressing the fine details of a noncompete clause after the fact adds costly legal fees. There are a few strategies that doctors can adopt before and after signing a contract to avoid problems with noncompete issues.

How to navigate physician noncompete clauses

Medical practice liability premiums are on the rise, but these states saw the biggest increases across the board.

The 14 states with the broadest increases in malpractice insurance premiums

What to know about the provider relief fund and how to avoid costly mistakes in the use of the funding.

CARES Act compliance for physicians: The provider relief fund, explained 

A physician was tricked into giving scammers about $188,000.

FBI warns of physician scam

A sampling done by Health Affairs shows that many of the largest hospitals aren’t following guidelines and are not in compliance with the CMS rule

Large number of hospitals not complying with price transparency rule

If passed, the bill would extend the moratorium to the end of the year rather than the end of this month.

House bill would extend Medicare sequestration moratorium

Here are eight of the most costly chronic diseases and conditions, along with three of their biggest risk factors.

8 Costly Chronic Diseases

An unexpected consequence of COVID-19 is a significant rise in identity theft and related cybercrimes. Here are the most common traps to watch for and a response plan in case it happens to you or someone you know.

Identity theft risk is spiking

Chris Mazzolini is the editorial director of Medical Economics

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