Every physician and healthcare worker has heard the serious warnings related to HIPAA Violations.  For most, being cautious, following the rules, and putting safeguards in place protects them from breaches of patient privacy and the resulting penalties.  But what if someone outside of your practice loses data about your patients’ health, medical records, or personal information?  You could be held responsible.  Of course…

In many parts of the country physicians are choosing to become employees of hospitals, healthcare systems, or large groups rather than face the unknown in their own private practices.  While there are some good reasons for this trend, physicians need to be aware of some of the risks.  A recent article highlights some of the issues that doctors should consider.…