Practice Management
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Malpractice risks for docs who oversee NPs or PAs
Even in states that have abolished requirements that NPs be physician-supervised, physicians may still be liable by virtue of employing the NP.
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Luxe vacations, private jets: Medical device maker, surgeon to pay $46 million penalty in kickback scheme
“In recent years, we are seeing a trend toward holding physicians and others on the receiving end of the inducement accountable as well,”...
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Nurse makes millions selling her licensing exam study sheets
Stephanee Beggs’ business developed in a “very unintentional” way.
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After the Match: Next steps for new residents, unmatched
International medical graduates applied in record numbers to Match2023, according to the National Resident Matching Program.
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State medical board chair steps down amid Medicaid fraud accusations
State officials have suspended all Medicaid payments to Dr. Brian T. Hyatt and his practice.
From the Journals
What do I have? How to tell patients you’re not sure
More than one-third of patients are discharged from an emergency department without a clear diagnosis, one analysis estimates.
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The 2023 ‘Meddy’ awards
When did the best ‘is there a doctor in the house?’ moment occur in a motion picture?
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Clinician violence: Virtual reality to the rescue?
Workplace violence is affecting so many providers in hospital emergency departments but also throughout other parts of the hospital.
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Who can sue docs for wrongful death? Some states are trying to expand that group
Plus, the types of emotional damage that physicians can be sued for is expanding in pockets across the nation.
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Telehealth doctor indicted on health care fraud, opioid distribution charges
According to court documents, Dr. Sangita Patel was responsible for submitting Medicare claims for improper telehealth visits she didn’t conduct...
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Specialty and age may contribute to suicidal thoughts among physicians
“The specialties with the highest reporting of physician suicidal thoughts are also those with the greatest physician shortages.”