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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.

What needs to be done to improve the outcomes of underserved populations.

What doctors need to know about transforming the health care insurance system - and what it would mean to their practices.

What physicians need to do about HIPAA, telehealth and managing billing staff working remotely

Physicians who take the time to understand how to buy malpractice insurance will not only save money, but ensure that they’ve got the right type and amount of liability coverage.

Malpractice suits are an unfortunate part of a physician’s career, so it’s imperative to know what to do.

Can your employee handbook get you in trouble? Many healthcare businesses have an employee handbook, or employee policy handout, but fail to update them on a regular basis.

Amid speculation that malpractice insurance rates will rise, maintaining an air-tight risk management plan should be on doctors’ agenda this year.

When patients hit ‘record’ at the doctor’s office

Cyber insurance covers losses and damages resulting from patient data being stolen, exposed, held for ransom, or improperly shared. Is your practice properly protected?

Avoid common mistakes by understanding the process.

You don’t need to dig too deeply to uncover the drawbacks of mandated value-based care, and why real value may be found in a much simpler way.

AMA argues the court failed to consider the ruling’s impact on the physician-patient relationship.

Weigh in on the ongoing debate about the ownership of medical records. Who do you think should control them? 

Physicians and payers don't think so, according to a new survey.

Biometric information is another type of personal health informaion.

Failure to provide patient records can result in a HIPAA fine.