June 2nd 2025
Medical malpractice insurance needs an update
May 16th 2025
A 10-step guide for physicians to assess their compensation accurately, using benchmarks and data to ensure they receive fair pay for their expertise.
May 13th 2025
As 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.
May 8th 2025
New physicians need to learn essential financial habits to manage student debt, budget wisely, and start retirement savings early for a secure future.
May 7th 2025
A recent district court case shows an LLC might not be enough
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?
Kamala Harris: What physicians need to know about her health care policy
The California senator is Joe Biden’s pick for Vice President on the Democrat ticket.
CMS proposes permanent expansion of telehealth benefits
This would make concessions implemented due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic permanent.
New malpractice risks to watch for post-COVID-19
COVID has brought about new risks for physicians when it comes to malpractice. Make sure you know what they are.
COVID-19 staff reductions
How to prevent legal fallout from staff layoffs.
9 ways doctors have it worse than everyone else
Physicians face many obstacles in their quest to provide quality care to patients. Imagine if other professions had to deal with some of the same challenges.
Coronavirus: Feds extend public health emergency declaration
The extension continues the loosening of telehealth regulations.
What needs to happen at the governmental level to make sure we as a country don’t lose primary care practices from the financial strain of COVID?
A greater awareness at the highest levels is needed so that primary care gets the attention it deserves.
4 myths about succession planning for physician practices
The first step by any qualified consultant should not be a discussion of strategies or tools. It should be a frank discussion of what the physician client really wants.
