The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in healthcare is revolutionizing the industry, bringing efficiencies to the practice of medicine and benefits to patients. However, the negotiation of third-party AI tools...more
3/24/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Contract Terms ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
NIST ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
The recent U.S. election has had profound implications for the healthcare industry, prompting industry leaders to reexamine their strategies and day-to-day operations. At the Miami Herbert Business School’s annual “The...more
2/5/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Privacy ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Hospitals ,
Medicare ,
Medicare Advantage ,
Public Health ,
Trump Administration ,
Value-Based Care
This series explores legal issues related to physician burnout and potential solutions, and here we explore the potential impact of value-based care (“VBC”). Our first post addressed how healthcare organizations can foster...more
This series explores legal issues related to physician burnout and potential solutions. Our first post addressed how healthcare organizations can foster the psychological safety and emotional wellbeing of their physicians....more
At last week’s America’s Physician Group Spring conference in San Diego, California, our team heard firsthand how physicians are leading efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in ambulatory and...more
At last week’s America’s Physician Groups Spring conference in San Diego, California, we listened as physicians and health system leaders described the ways in which they are responding to short and long term challenges to...more
Our clients report that addressing and preventing burnout for their physicians and other caregivers continues to be a critical priority in the aftermath of the pandemic. Healthcare organizations need high functioning, engaged...more
Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) in 2021 with the aim of enhancing transparency in entity structures and ownership as well as combating terrorism, money laundering, and other forms of corporate...more
On December 28, 2023, the Office of Inspector General (the “OIG”) issued a favorable Advisory Opinion (No. 23-15) (the “Opinion”) to a consulting vendor (the “Requestor”) that wanted to provide up to $75 in gift cards to...more
1/18/2024
/ Advisory Opinions ,
Anti-Kickback Statute ,
Gift-Cards ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Marketing ,
Medicare ,
MIPS ,
OIG ,
Physicians ,
Vendors
The intersection of patient satisfaction and quality of care is central to healthcare today, and a provider’s level of cultural competence can significantly impact his/her performance in both areas. Recent focus on diversity,...more
All types of healthcare providers depend on medical directors to oversee clinical operations and consult with administrative leadership on facility, unit, or clinical service line plans and performance. Medical directors...more
A. Health Care Providers Benefit from Internet and Social Media Presence.
Electronic medical record software and social media offer wide-ranging ways for health care providers to connect with their patients and the public....more
Inside and outside healthcare counsel should know that the way they guide clients through legal and business issues may need to change based on a recent Ninth Circuit case governing the protections afforded to attorney-client...more
Inside and outside counsel should know that the way they guide clients through legal and business issues may need to change based on a recent Ninth Circuit case governing the protections afforded to those communications...more
The New Year energizes us to plan for success in the coming months. To increase the odds of meeting your business goals, we suggest taking a quick inventory of legal risks and brainstorming corrective actions for 2023...more
In a recent blog post, we described general registration and application considerations for employers seeking to enroll in California’s new Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 Retention Payment Program (the “WRP”)...more
12/23/2022
/ California ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Retention ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Managers ,
Physicians ,
Skilled Nursing Facility ,
Supervisors
On June 30, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to stabilize and promote the retention of California’s healthcare workforce in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This response included the allocation of $1.3...more
Increasing Unionization Efforts in the U.S. Labor Market and Healthcare Sector In recent months, the United States has seen workers’ unionization and collective bargaining efforts gain momentum across industries, including...more
The AHLA’s Annual Meeting held June 27-29 in Chicago reunited healthcare attorneys across the country. The diverse group of attendees were eager not only to reconnect in-person, but also to process the changes that the...more
This COVID-19 – LEGAL GUIDE FOR MEDICAL GROUPS (“Guide”) provides a general discussion of legal issues confronting medical groups as a result of COVID-19, including employee protections, infection control, and reporting...more
In response to COVID-19, medical groups are doing their best to care for patients and ensure the safety of their contracted and employed healthcare providers in the face of this new virus. Given the scope of the virus and the...more
3/28/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EMTALA ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Fear of Harm ,
Furloughs ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hospitals ,
Layoffs ,
Nurses ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Physicians ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
Supply and Demand ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
MedCity News, a media property of Breaking Media (publisher of Law360) hosted the third annual ENGAGE conference Nov. 6-7 in San Diego. The conference highlighted technology tools that increase patient engagement and...more