About 70,000 Part D Medicare beneficiaries receive greater or equal to 90 Morphine Equivalent Dosage on a daily basis. This is an “extreme” dosage according to the CDC. The scoop … Continued

Do you routinely throw out letters from your insurance companies? I am talking about all kinds of insurance. Do you not save your old medical malpractice insurance policies? Start saving … Continued

No malpractice does not mean no licensure action. Please remember that a poor outcome does not necessarily equate to medical malpractice. A potential injury does not usually equate to actual … Continued

I have had several clients who have run afoul of a statute, that upon examination was a “violation” not a misdemeanor. In such a case, you have not been convicted … Continued

I have always been a fan of history. As part of my Civil War studies, I have had occasion to review the medical records produced by Union Army surgeons. They … Continued

Most of my readers, sometime in the medical career, will be a witness in some kind of administrative or judicial procedure. It might be a malpractice action, where you are … Continued

A recent report from the Office of Inspector General, when thoroughly evaluated, highlights that you as a healthcare provider, should not accept an audit’s findings at face value. This goes … Continued

All too many practices employ unlicensed physical therapists, nurses, physicians, acupuncturists, nurse practitioners and physicians assistants. It is your responsibility as a licensed physician to check to make sure that … Continued