Yesterday, I attended a most informative lecture on PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Veterans Mental Health. It was a real eye-opener. All healthcare professionals should be on the look-out for … Continued

A phone call from a client today reminded me of a frequent question I still receive. I was told that an attorney requested a copy of a patient’s chart. Can … Continued

While I am often asked how long a physician has to maintain their patients’ charts, I am rarely asked that question concerning payroll. A business, and that includes a medical … Continued

I have recently received several inquiries concerning drug rebates and physician prescriptions. Suffice it to say that this is an area rife with problems for the physician. The physicians said … Continued

We are now well into October. It is time to start thinking of renewing your memberships in your state and federal professional societies. Make sure to update any changes in … Continued

If you perform procedures in out-patient surgicenters, please make sure your medical charting is current within 24 hours of performing the procedure. Most states require your medical records to be … Continued

Many of my readers have occasion to sign employment contracts. They are either the employer or employee. I often hear that it is easier and cheaper to simply copy a … Continued

All healthcare practitioners must beware when they agree to settle a medical malpractice action. Any settlement is sent to the National Practitioner Data Base. This is monitored by all of … Continued

Many physicians and other healthcare providers have inactive licenses from their residency days. If you have an adverse event occur, such as an administrative discipline from another state, a loss … Continued

Health care providers are always looking for a way to eliminate drug-seeking new patients. Consider putting up a sign in your waiting room that states there will be no opioid … Continued