Negligent Credentialing Ruled Outside Scope of Medical Malpractice Act, Threatens Hospital Purses

1 year ago

A Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge has ruled that an action against a hospital for negligent credentialing and privileging is a…

Individual’s Rights to Access Personal Health Information

1 year ago

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within Health & Human Services issued a pointed blog post releasing guidance addressing the rights…

CMS’s Final Rule Creates Two New Exceptions to the Stark Law

1 year ago

On Oct. 30, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) added two new exceptions to the Federal physician…

Self-Prescribing and Prescribing to Family

1 year ago

Although Virginia does not prohibit health care providers from providing medical care to themselves or their close family members, Virginia…

Cameras for Clinic Security – Good or Bad Idea?

1 year ago

For many clinics’ having a camera monitoring activity throughout the office may seem like a good idea, especially in areas…

How To Deal With Difficult Patients: The Practical Tips You Should Know

1 year ago

Healthcare professionals often face challenges when dealing with difficult patients. To handle these situations successfully, it is important to have…

Televisit Post Pandemic Trends

1 year ago

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, televisits surged as patients sought ways to safely access the healthcare they needed. However, while…

Dare Essig Authors “Documentation and Audit Trails” to HR Physician

1 year ago

Healthcare attorney, Alexandra Dare Essig authored Documentation and Audit Trails and Why They Matter in Medical Malpractice Actions. Dare focuses…

Goodman Allen Donnelly and Mellette, PC have Merged Practices!

1 year ago

Goodman Allen Donnelly is thrilled to announce its merger with the specialized healthcare law firm, Mellette PC. This strategic move…