Does Saying “I’m Sorry” Help or Hurt You?
There was a time when physicians wouldn’t hesitate to explain why a bad outcome occurred and offer an apology to the patient or patient’s family.
There was a time when physicians wouldn’t hesitate to explain why a bad outcome occurred and offer an apology to the patient or patient’s family.
What is compliance, anyway? Something that you will know when you see it? What is an effective compliance plan? To some, simply staying out of
Heralded by its proponents in Frankfort as the answer to Kentucky’s physician shortage (which was attributed to Kentucky being a “litigation friendly” state), the Kentucky
In the current legal enforcement environment, it is crucial that healthcare providers prioritize compliance initiatives and programs in order to avoid illegal practices that may
Change is in the air for federal laws that restrict physician compensation. Recent requests for information from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Back in 2014, I wrote an article for MD-Update about treating patients by “telehealth” in Kentucky.1 While Kentucky was one of the first states to
The last day of the Kentucky 2018 legislative session was April 14, 2018. Here is a brief review of some of the bills that may
LEXINGTON Not only is the opioid crisis straining the resources of our healthcare system, but the increasing need for treatment for substance use disorders creates
As soon as the 2018 session of the Kentucky General Assembly gaveled in on January 2, the legislature began to debate proposed legislation that would
LEXINGTON Kentucky’s appellate courts have debated for years on whether Kentucky allows hospitals to be sued for “negligent credentialing.” Generally, this claim involves allegations that
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