Opening your own practice can be one of the most rewarding decisions of your career. However, before starting on this…
It is important for healthcare providers to understand that medical malpractice is not the only form of medical mistreatment that…
More and more businesses in Virginia are turning to non-compete agreements to protect their competitive advantage. However, there are certain…
As an employer in Virginia, it is important to understand the state's workers' compensation laws, as these laws are designed…
In 2016 the Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) rolls out its HIPAA Phase 2 Audits. Phase 2 audits will review…
The unanimous June 16, 2016 Supreme Court decision in Universal Health Services, Inc. v. United States and Massachusetts, ex. rel. Julio…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) estimate that approximately 45% of hospitalizations for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries are…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule clarifying the 60-day repayment requirement for Medicare Part A and…
A Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge has ruled that an action against a hospital for negligent credentialing and privileging is a…