Are You A Paper Pusher?
There is a certain looseness in how organizations follow healthcare requirements, especially with small to medium-sized organizations. Agreements are signed and put into a binder and that’s it – they’re … Continue reading
Mental Illness and the Right to Die
Should mental illness be considered terminal? Consider the following scenarios: Recently, a mentally ill man passed away from kidney failure. While in the hospital, he uttered the phrases “I don’t … Continue reading
How is Cyber Liability Insurance Part of Compliance?
The federal government has a team – I call them the “HIPAA police” – auditing medical organizations of all kinds and sizes to ensure they are following privacy rules, and … Continue reading
A Sea Change in the World of Non-Profits
On July 1, a New York State law called the Non-profit Revitalization Act was enacted. This law, passed in 2012, is a result of leaders from the non-profit world coming … Continue reading
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Starting a new medical practice is a risky endeavor, and not practicing due diligence can be an especially costly mistake. Unfortunately, many practices end up spending more money than necessary … Continue reading