Over the past 30 years, the Michigan legislature has enacted several tort reform laws affecting medical malpractice, wrongful death and other personal injury cases.
The goals of these reform laws, and particularly those...more
Whether at a hospital, nursing home, surgical center or private office, physicians are encountering “Medical Director” opportunities more frequently than ever before. While physicians may be intrigued by the title,...more
There are several risks which physicians may encounter if they fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including disciplinary action against their medical license, post-payment audit and recoupment,...more
12/12/2023
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Controlled Substances ,
DEA ,
Documentation ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Liability Insurance ,
Medical License ,
Medical Records ,
Physicians ,
Registration ,
Risk Assessment
Cybersecurity attacks, such as malware, phishing emails, and password attacks, are a growing threat to patients and medical practices. Cyber attacks can significantly disrupt patient care, including by exposing confidential...more
3/30/2023
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Cybersecurity ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
Employee Training ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HIPAA Security Rule ,
Incident Response Plans ,
OCR ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Risk Assessment
Effective January 1, 2023, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing (the “Department”), will begin enforcing the Michigan Public Health Code’s requirement that all...more
It is no surprise that the use of telemedicine as a means of providing patients with access to medical care has increased significantly in recent years. Likewise, the number of telemedicine companies offering a broad range of...more
Professional liability insurance is important to physicians for various reasons. Its primary purpose is to fund the costs to defend claims alleging professional negligence and to fund the payment of any loss determined by...more
As physicians continue to trend towards an employment model, the employment agreements physicians are asked to sign by hiring practices and facilities are likewise becoming increasingly standardized and more difficult to...more
1/13/2022
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Compensation ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Policies ,
Indemnification ,
Job Duties ,
Negotiations ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Physicians ,
Professional Liability Insurance ,
Professional Responsibility ,
Recruitment Incentives ,
Work Schedules
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to demonstrate the importance and effectiveness of telemedicine as a means of providing patients with access to safe and quality medical care through the use of technology...
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3/17/2021
/ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Consent ,
Controlled Substances ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
DEA ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Technology ,
HMOs ,
Insurance Code ,
Licensing Rules ,
Medicaid ,
Medical Evaluation Reports ,
Medicare ,
Physicians ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Reimbursements ,
State and Local Government ,
Telehealth ,
Telemedicine