Physicians
IDFPR and IDPH Address the Responsibilities of Med Spas
The IDFPR and IDPH released a joint memo in December 2024 that offered further guidance on medical spas. Read more.
The Right Thing to Do: Would YOU Step Up in an Emergency?
Suggestions for physicians to consider during and after a medical emergency that happens when off the clock. Read more.
Medicare Sets Up Accelerated Payment Program
CMS offers accelerated payments to providers affected by the Change Healthcare ransomware attack. Read more.
Legal Issues Related to Assigning Patients According to Their Preferences on Race
Patient preferences for the race of their provider have legal, ethical and employment implications. Read more.
Information Blocking Rules Now Expand to All Electronic Health Information
The Department of Health & Human Services published reminders on information blocking rules. Read more.
OCR Provides Guidance on HIPAA Compliance for Telehealth in the Post-Covid Future
The Office for Civil Rights published guidance on complying with HIPAA for telehealth services. Read more.
Surprise! Are you ready for the No Surprises Act? What You Need to Know
Even health care providers who do not provide emergency services need to know about the No Surprises Act. Read more.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect: When must you make the call?
Mandated reporters, including health care professionals, are often in the position to identify signs of child abuse. Read more.
Avoid Stressful Mooning Over Moonlighting Contracts
Physicians who moonlight must take steps to protect their full-time position through contract review. Read more.
“Clean Sweep” Clauses Can Sweep You Out of Business
“Clean sweep” contract provisions can automatically revoke your hospital medical staff privileges. Read more.
Starting Your Own Practice? S.W.A.T.: Start With a Team, Save Headaches and Expense
When starting up your own medical practice, it is critical to start with a team of the right people. Read more.
Watch Out For Equipment Leases (Your Risk is in The Fine Print)
Leasing medical equipment? Make sure to have the lease reviewed by an attorney before signing. Read more.
To Post or Not to Post: Tips Regarding Use of Social Media
Health care providers using social media need to avoid posting any personally identifiable information. Read more.
The Privilege is Yours: The Meaning of Attorney-Client Privilege
Whether communications between attorneys and their clients are guarded is a matter of state and federal law. Read more.
Legal Decisions v. Business Decisions: What Is the Difference?
Are you making a legal decision or a business decision? Engage in a cost-benefit analysis to consider your options. Read more.
Information Blocking: What Is It And Why You Need To Know
Information blocking introduced new rules on electronic health information. Here’s what providers need to know. Read more.
I Want Out. Thinking About Selling Your Practice? Some Thoughts to Consider.
Before selling your practice consider a few key items to weigh advantages and disadvantages. Read more.
Responding to Requests for Mental Health Records
What do health care providers need to know about releasing mental health records of patients? Read more.
I Messed Up. I Think I Am Going to Get Sued. What Should I Do Now? How to Manage a Potentially Compensable Event
How health care providers manage PCEs has a substantial impact on the outcome of a malpractice case. Read more.
State Laws May Restrict Your Ability To Provide Telemedicine Services For Your Patients
Health care professionals may not be able to provide telemedicine to patients who moved across state lines. Read more.
Is Age Really Just A Number?
Health care providers need to consider generation-based expectations for their patients. Read more.
Have You Updated Your Consent Forms To Include The Expanded Technology Now Used For Telemedicine?
COVID-19 forever changed the popularity of telemedicine. Providers should revisit their consent forms. Read more.
When the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Comes to Call
An inquiry from the IDFPR can put physicians and licensed medical professionals on edge. Read more.
Owning Or Working With A Medical Spa – Yea or Nay?
Important aspects of owning a medical spa in Illinois to consider before making a final decision. Read more.
What Is Alternative Financing? Is It For You?
Defining alternative financing and considering examples of how this can help medical practices. Read more.
Is Executive Coaching For You?
Considering whether executive coaching could be the right move for physicians or practitioners looking to make changes. Read more.
Expanding Your Business To Other States: Foreign Qualification And What You Need To Know
Thinking about expanding your practice beyond state lines? What business and practice owners need to know before making the move. Read more.
Thinking About Opening a Med Spa? Not as Simple as it Looks
Considerations for licensed medical professionals thinking of opening a medical spa. Read more.
The Perils of Not Having an Effective Healthcare Compliance Program (Should You Consider an Outsourced Compliance Officer?)
A Corporate Compliance Program can guard against Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Read more.
We Cannot Blame HIPAA For Everything
What does the HIPAA Privacy Rule cover and who does it apply to? Read more.
Considering Acting as an Expert Witness in Medical Malpractice Cases? Points to Ponder
Expert witnesses play key roles in medical malpractice lawsuits. What you should understand. Read more.