More and more hospitals are disrupting their longstanding hospital-based group relationships as they seek to cut stipends and get more for nothing.
All That Glitters Isn’t Gold. Is Your Contract Merely Sparkly?
Not only is all that glitters not gold, shipping containers thought to contain nickel might just contain carbon steel.
Fined for Actual and Potential HIPAA Violations! – Podcast
Listen in as we discuss a recent settlement of an actual HIPAA violation. And even more troubling, learn about another HIPAA breach settlement that didn’t even involve am actual HIPAA breach . . . only a potential one.
Customer (Dis)Service – Medical Group Minute
Customers — my clients generally refer to them as patients, but that doesn’t make any difference — expect service.
Think About Kickbacks. Then Think Again – Success in Motion Series
A physician has been indicted for his role in a compound pharmacy prescription scam that included disguised kickbacks. Lots of lessons here.
Physician Found Guilty on All Charges Stemming From Re-Use of Single-Use Medical Devices
Don’t set yourself up to go to prison by thinking you are setting the government up to overpay you.
Avoid Shiny Objects in Health Care Deals – Podcast
Ah, the shiny object, the more or less instant gratification.
Bondholders, Docents and Hospital-Based Groups – Medical Group Minute
I recently read an article about a woman bemoaning the fact that she had been “cheated,” as her investment in General Motors bonds was about to become worthless.
DuPuy Pays Millions to Settle, But This Kickback Lesson is Free For You
The AKS prohibits offering, paying, soliciting, or receiving remuneration to induce referrals of items or services covered by Medicare and other federally funded programs.
Emotions as Drivers of Contractual Relationships – Podcast
People can’t separate emotions from decision-making. They can lie about it and claim emotions are not a factor, but it’s frankly impossible for emotions not to be a major driver of decision-making.