Beginning in 2004, teenager Yarushka Rivera, a Medicaid beneficiary, received counseling services at Arbour Counseling Services in Massachusetts. In 2009, she suffered seizures as an
It has been a long time coming, but on March 30, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published a final rule (“the
Recently, Kentucky courts have considered whether to recognize a new cause of action called “negligent credentialing.” Generally, a negligent credentialing claim involves allegations that a
Models for physician compensation arrangements continue to change as health systems move toward physician alignment and clinical integration. Determining fair market value is critical for
A new opinion by the Kentucky Supreme Court has altered the application of informed consent in medical malpractice lawsuits in Kentucky. This opinion will likely
Witness interviews are one of the key tools attorneys use to investigate cases. These are performed “ex parte,” which means that the attorney can meet
You have had a hectic day at the office. Several patients required more time than scheduled, your staff is stressed because there are patients waiting
As the demand for healthcare rises, physician assistants provide a cost-effective way to address patient care needs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 38
It has been said before—healthcare is changing. Most often providers must adapt their practices to comply with governing regulations. Sometimes, governing regulations must be revised
The first US hospice program opened its doors in 1974. Today, there are more than 5,500 hospice agencies serving an estimated 1.65 million Americans. As
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