Compliance & Legal

A newly released update to the landmark 2008 Nachimson study says two-thirds of practices would fall in the upper range of implementation cost projections.

A healthcare provider's receipt of a civil investigative demand from the federal government typically signals the start of a False Claims Act investigation. But providers can take practical steps to reduce the scope of documents demanded by the CID, thus reducing time, resources and expense.

By thoroughly assessing security risks, it's much easier to get the funding you need to strengthen your data protection program.

A disconnect occurring in the fraud identification process used by CMS could mean that legitimate claims may be flagged as possible fraud.

A U.S. district court judge ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission in an antitrust case that may shape the future of hospital acquisitions of physician groups.

If you haven't figured out an ICD-10 transition budget yet, it may be too late. But it's a good idea to get a handle on what it will cost you. Better late then never.

Hospitals have been acquiring physician practices and have been doing so for years, but a case resting in the hands of a federal judge in Boise is proving to be a "banner" case for these sorts of mergers and acquisitions.

In 2010, five hospitals in New York City implemented a communication-and-resolution program in general surgery. Its intent was to improve the nature of hospital discussions of medical errors with patients.

Physicians may be more willing to accept policy changes that improve access to care and reduce costs if they can obtain some relief from malpractice liability, suggested the researchers of an article published in the January issue of Health Affairs.

A recent article on abuse of resident trust funds in nursing homes indicates more oversight of these funds is needed, but the industry says the processes for managing trust funds are sufficient.