If you’re named in a medical negligence lawsuit, you’re in good company. According to the American Medical Association, one in three physicians will be sued
Medical practitioners and health care record custodians may be served a subpoena duces tecum (subpoena) to compel attendance at the taking of a deposition or
What do healthcare providers need to know? Possessing marijuana in Kentucky is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 45 days in jail. Two
It is essential for healthcare providers to understand the Stark law, 42 U.S.C. §1395nn (Stark), a critical regulation that impacts the practices of all CMS
In 2017, in an effort to prevent “frivolous” lawsuits, the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s General Assembly passed the Medical Review Panel Act (MRP). The Act created
Privacy is paramount for all patient records. Restrictions on how treatment records can be used and disclosed are more stringent, however, when it comes to
They’re a core part of the ACA – but are they unconstitutional? On September 7, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of
On February 3, 2022, Kentucky House Representative Josh Bray (R-71) and Kentucky Senator Ralph Alvarado (R-28) each introduced legislation (House Bill 455 and Senate Bill
Most healthcare malpractice claims allege a failure to properly diagnose or treat a medical condition, which is what most providers think of when attempting to
One of the most common lawsuits in medical malpractice defense is a delay in diagnosis of cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, the