Legal
Study: Starting Pay Differences Reduce Earning Potential for Women in Academic Medicine
After 10 years women’s median earnings are 9% less than men’s.
Few hospitals complying with price transparency law
Just 14.3% of hospitals complying with rule meant to encourage consumer price shopping
An In-depth Guide to a Medical Practice's Legal and Tax Options
We sit down with the experts to determine what legal and tax factors come into play when deciding on the best corporate structure for a dermatology practice.
Legal and Tax Options for a Practice’s Structure
Both legal and tax factors come into play when deciding on the best corporate structure for a dermatology practice.
OSHA, the Needle, and the Fine
In this month's Legal Eagle, we dive into a case of a potential OSHA violation at a practice.
HIPAA Violation, COVID-19 and the Lawsuit
When Should Certain Legal Complaints be Made Public?
In this month's Legal Eagle column, David J. Goldberg, MD, JD, discusses why sexual assault complaints must be made public, even if the defendant is found not guilty.
Most Hospitals Not Complying with Price Transparency Rules, Study Finds
A new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine finds compliance remains lacking a year after federal price transparency rules went into effect.
How an Honest Mistake Can Lead to Fraud
In this month's Legal Eagle column, David J. Goldberg, MD, JD, discusses coding and billing in physician practices.
Telehealth: Policy suggestions going forward
While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to telehealth expansion, the question remains which expansions should continue.