Failure to have an updated Notice of Privacy Practices by September 23, 2013 could result in fines and penalties
What Rheumatologists Need to Know About the Physician Payment Sunshine Act
The federal act mandates transparency within physician–industry relationship
Legal Updates: What Rheumatologists Should Consider Before Signing with an ACO
Medicare’s ACO physician exclusivity provisions may preclude participation in more than one accountable care organization
Department of Health and Human Services’ Final Rule Expands HIPAA Obligations, Violation Penalties
Physicians’ business associates can now face civil and criminal penalties for violating HIPAA laws guarding the confidentiality of protected health information
Legal Updates: As Opioids for Pain Treatment Come Under Greater Scrutiny, Controlled Substance Agreements Matter More
These contracts can communicate a physician’s expectations for a pain treatment plan and guidelines for safe use by their patients
Tail Insurance Protects Against Medical Malpractice Claims from Previous Jobs
Physicians who are resigning, retiring, switching jobs, or are terminated should consider tail insurance to cover malpractice claims brought after they’ve left their current employer
No Easy Solution for Lack of Transparency in the Practice of Medicine
Several well-publicized episodes highlight the apparent lack of disclosure of conflicts of interest in medicine, but will disclosure laws fix the problem or add to the confusion?
How to Bring the Physician-Patient Relationship to a Peaceful End
Direct communication and a concern for the patient’s welfare should guide the process of terminating a physician-patient relationship
What Rheumatologists Need to Know About Borrowing Money
Tips for expanding, or contracting, your rheumatology medical practice
What Rheumatologists Should Know About Noncompetition Clauses
How rheumatologists can manage, and avoid, a restrictive noncompetition clause in an employment contract
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