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Semaglutide faces renewed legal battles as Novo Nordisk targets compounding pharmacies for trademark infringement and false advertising after FDA shortage removal.

Explore the latest insights on value-based care, physician debt, and essential practice tips in the interactive July/August 2025 edition of Medical Economics Insider.

Our 96th annual Physician Report goes beyond compensation to examine how financial strain, payer complexity and legal risk are shaping the future of medical practice.

From tech adoption to updates to malpractice law and financial resilience, these expert Q&As offer timely insights for medical practices navigating today’s challenges.

A physician and health care attorney breaks down the American Law Institute’s recent restatement of the law of medical malpractice.

Federal civil and criminal probes target diagnosis coding in Medicare Advantage plans as insurer launches internal review.

Nearly half of health care workers say they’re likely to leave their job within a year, citing safety concerns.

The possibility of a lawsuit or other liability damaging your practice and finances is very real.

Practical recommendations to consider in advance of exploring a potential sale or partnership transaction

U.S. AG Pam Bondi: “Dr. Moore gave his patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so.”

Richard H. Hughes IV, J.D., M.P.H., joins the show to talk about the recent lawsuit filed against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Health care practices need to navigate real estate challenges and focus on strategic location decisions and data-driven insights to ensure future growth and patient care efficiency.

From ghost patients and fake genetic tests to DME laundering rings and opioid pill mills, the DOJ’s 2025 health care fraud crackdown paints a sobering picture of a system under attack — and a federal response gaining traction.

Justice Department charges 324 defendants, including 96 licensed medical professionals, in sweeping nationwide takedown that reveals a surge in transnational, telehealth and opioid schemes.

As workplace violence rises, health care facilities must shift from retrofitted tech to frontline-first safety solutions

Compare the potential strategic options for transactions with hospitals, private equity platforms and other health care companies

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains how the American Law Institute’s new standard may gradually influence courts and legislatures across the country.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains how the American Law Institute’s new standard may gradually influence courts and legislatures across the country.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains how the American Law Institute’s new malpractice standard could ease one of medicine’s biggest sources of stress: fear of being sued.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, breaks down how the American Law Institute’s updated framework draws the line between widespread custom and legal accountability.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains what makes a guideline “legitimate” in the eyes of the law, and what physicians and health system leaders should watch for.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, discusses how the American Law Institute's new medical malpractice standard redefines competent care in everyday practice.

Explore the essentials of forming a medical practice partnership, including operating agreements, income distribution, and buy-in/buy-out strategies before signing a contract.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains why custom no longer defines the standard of care.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains why the American Law Institute revised the legal standard for assessing medical negligence.