New York and many other states have a regulation which requires the licensed medical professional to report another licensed medical professional if it reasonably appears to show that a licensee … Continued

Telemedicine is not meant as a vehicle to increase your income during the COVID-19 pandemic. When you are performing a patient “visit” via telemedicine, if you are charging the government, … Continued

We are all under tremendous pressure due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. However, you will not get a pass on patient follow-up care. You still must make patients aware of test … Continued

LEGAL BRIEFS: CDC 101 The Center for Disease Control was founded after World War II. It grew out of an organization that helped fight malaria in war areas. It is … Continued

As we all deal with the sequelae of COVID-19, some of us might find extra time due to patient cancellations. If that occurs, use that time to catch up on … Continued

With the real and perceived threat from the coronavirus, influenza, and other infectious diseases, it is important for healthcare practitioners to set an example for their patients. I would recommend … Continued

When dismissing a patient from your practice, give that patient days to obtain another healthcare provider. If you will not provide your patient with at least two other names of … Continued

In upstate New York, an insurance company is demanding computer access to all their panel providers. They are claiming that they are entitled to it as all of their subscribers … Continued

Many times, state and federal agencies will ask for patient records. Many health care providers do not include consult reports, other medical records, including prior records, that are part of … Continued

This week, I think it is important to state that if you get a phone call from a governmental authority or a insurance company, attempt to keep the conversation pleasant. … Continued