In the online world, there’s a phenomenon known as the Streisand effect. It has nothing to do with her voice, lovely as it is. Wikipedia said it best:
It is the phenomenon whereby an attempt to hide, remove, or censor a piece of information has the […]
Maintaining compliance with HIPAA, TCPA, the FTC, and the host of other regulatory boards is complicated. An inadvertent error can result in massive fines, but there is much to be gained from a smart online strategy if you avoid the minefield of potential violations. For the next five weeks, […]
Maintaining compliance with HIPAA, TCPA, the FTC, and the host of other regulatory boards is complicated. An inadvertent error can result in massive fines, but there is much to be gained from a smart online strategy if you avoid the minefield of potential violations. For the next five weeks, we’re breaking down five marketing landmines that […]
Maintaining compliance with HIPAA, TCPA, the FTC, and the host of other regulatory boards is complicated. An inadvertent error can result in massive fines, but there is much to be gained from a smart online strategy if you avoid the minefield of potential violations. For the next five weeks, […]
First, the obvious. This is not to be construed as tax advice.
Now for some interesting nuggets.
When people sue one another (or even threaten litigation) and money changes hands, there are tax implications.
A recent article by Robert Wood dives deeper.
Whether you come to a meetings of the minds […]
A Texas physician who performs aesthetic treatments recently agreed to disciplinary action by the Board of Medicine. In 2015, a patient underwent a series of non-invasive laser treatments with Dr. Tinuade Olugesugun-Gbadeham. Around May 27, 2015, the patient made a video testimonial on the results of these procedures. The patient gave consent to have photos […]
Ars Technica and the Minneapolis Star Tribune recently reported that Mayo Clinic is considering prioritizing patient care with private insurance over those with Medicare and Medicaid.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (which oversees Minnesota Medicaid), stated:
“Fundamentally, it’s our expectation at DHS that Mayo Clinic will serve our enrollees in […]
Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD
Published in Medscape: May 20, 2015 (reprinted with permission) http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/844251
If you practice medicine, odds are that eventually you will be sued, face a medical board complaint, or experience some other legal headache. If you practice in a high-risk specialty such as neurosurgery, the likelihood that you will be sued at […]
Most doctors understand that once you have agreed to treat a patient, and you are in the middle of a treatment plan, you must either complete the treatment or find an acceptable alternative to the patient. The reason is to avoid a charge of patient abandonment.
Vignette #1:
Doctor receives a consult from the emergency […]
A general surgeon in Florida evaluated a patient for hernia repair. The patient confided he was HIV positive. The surgeon asked about the patient’s medication regimen. The patient explained that on the medication his viral titers were non-detectable.
The surgeon stated that that was good for both of them. For the patient, of course. And for […]