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In a new Fraud Alert, the OIG expresses concern that some physicians are inappropriately ordering home health care and durable medical equipment for Medicare patients, and outlines the protocols they should follow for certifying the medical necessity of those items and services.

If done incorrectly, patient discharge can lead to claims of abandonment. Good documentation reduces the potential of a malpractice claim.

A well-written investment policy statement is integral to any successful investment plan and is vital to the entire investment planning process.

A practice assessment can identify trends, provide process improvements and provide recommendations to improve cash flow and reduce costs of your medical practice.

Proper office mechanics can lead to a better bottom line by eliminating the losses associated with repetitive stress injuries, poor employee performance and wasted time.

Now, when a Pennsylvania physician and HMO are named in a malpractice suit in state court for the negligent provision of medical care, the managed care plan will remain in the case as a co-defendant.

Parties to health care electronic data exchange must focus on a range of transactional issues and state and federal requirements.

Parties to health care electronic data exchange must focus on a range of transactional issues and state and federal requirements.

New comparability cross-testing offers physician practice groups the flexibility that virtually all other retirement plan structures lack.

The Act provides protection for physician interests and increases the opportunity for exercise of independent clinical judgment.