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The opioid crisis has led to an increase in malpractice and State disciplinary actions against providers. What are tips to mitigate the l...

My practice is negotiating to be acquired by a hospital system. How can I ensure I do not suffer undue stress through this transaction? I...

A recent decision by the Southern District of New York reminds practitioners of the importance of a well-crafted and detailed engagement ...

My partners and I run a general practice and have become alarmed about the reported increase in opioid abuse by patients. What concerns s...

Though we are now almost a year into mandatory e-prescribing, I still have some questions, especially when things don’t happen in the standa

My general practice partner and I have noticed an increase in the number of patients who review their doctors online. How do we handle an...

On December 16, 2015, the New York State Court of Appeals issued a decision that has important implications for medical malpractice liab ...

Recently news agencies have publicized reports of nursing home staff using smart phones and other electronic devices to record residents...

The push for hospitals and medical practices to implement electronic medical records systems (EMRS) went into high gear with the passage...

My general practice partner and I have noticed a sharp increase in the number of patients who wish to communicate by email or text. What ...

I have patients who are requesting medical marijuana. What are the legal issues surrounding prescribing it? The New York Compassionate...

I am a general practice physician suffering symptoms of depression. Will I be able to continue practicing medicine if I seek mental health..

Medical care advancements and new insurance options continue to make the news. With new technological improvements such as electronic med...

My medical partners and I are exploring whether to use telemedicine to handle “call ins” and after hours calls with our patients. What are..

As providers, we are being asked to improve our communications with each other and family members about the patients we serve in common as..

How will I compete with Walmart? Walmart’s recent announcement that it intends to offer low cost ($65) primary care visits in the conven...

Have you heard? A New York State law regarding surprise billings from medical providers becomes effective April 1, 2015. The general purp...

If I include an arbitration clause in my patient agreements to resolve patient disputes or claims, is it enforceable? In 2012, the U.S...

I am an attending physician at a nursing home. What if a resident is unhappy that a safe discharge plan cannot be developed by our interd...

There is more and more emphasis on improving physician communication with patients to provide better outcomes at reduced cost. I am conce...