When HIPAA came out there was a worry that it made it more difficult to talk to colleagues about our patients, that there were more restrictions on communication. But when we talked last time (see
When it comes to legal issues, prevention is by far the best medicine. In this article, we will talk about good forensic habits that will protect you from certified letters signed by attorneys. Much of
Picking your private practice’s legal structure is far less exciting than choosing which couch to furnish your office with, but the impact of your choice will last far longer than any office furniture. With effects
As you undoubtedly know, one of the purposes of HIPAA, a law originally passed in 1996, is to regulate the flow of protected health information (PHI). It says that you are allowed to communicate PHI
