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Medical practices across the country are reopening. But are they doing it safely?

If your organization is selected for an audit, remember that you have options.

The rule change will not take place until August 2021.

As expected, the case will be heard after the general election.

Hospital risk leaders are increasingly walking a liability and malpractice claim tightrope.

What will the post-COVID-19 health care landscape look like?

The California senator is Joe Biden’s pick for Vice President on the Democrat ticket.

This would make concessions implemented due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic permanent.

COVID has brought about new risks for physicians when it comes to malpractice. Make sure you know what they are.

How to prevent legal fallout from staff layoffs.

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.

The extension continues the loosening of telehealth regulations.

A greater awareness at the highest levels is needed so that primary care gets the attention it deserves.

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.

What follows are basic answers to some common legal questions about political donations.

In a win for the Trump administration, employers will be able to opt out of the provision due to religious objections.

Physicians now have to deal with new patient safety risks and other management challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

When it comes to top physician frustrations, prior authorizations rank near the top of the list, right next to poorly designed EHRs.

The defendants include hospital managers, lab owners, billers, and recruiters.

The Trump administration continues its fight against the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at the Supreme Court.

As ransomware attacks multiply, cybersecurity has become a top concern among healthcare professionals. What are the best ways to stop these attacks before they occur?

Generally, a physician owes no duty to a patient without a physician-patient relationship.

Sean P. Byrne, JD, a medical malpractice defense lawyer, discusses how coronavirus has scrambled a physician's malpractice risks, and what doctors need to do to prepare.

The COVID crisis has created uncertainty around malpractice coverage. Here are the answers to six common questions.

Studies have found that about half of all physicians will face a malpractice suit at some point in their career.