Greenbranch Publishing http://www.soundpractice.net Thought provoking interviews, timely article abstracts and expert commentary regarding the law and medical practice. For the medical practice administrator or physician executive, topics include ways of avoiding law suits, advice when in litigation, performing as a witness, regulatory compliance and choosing professionals. en-us Copyright Greenbranch Publishing 2005 SoundPractice.Net admin@soundpractice.net http://www.mpmnetwork.com/images/MPM/setup/issue.jpg http://www.mpmnetwork.com/ The Journal http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:44:46 EST Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net In this 20-minute podcast, hear Jim Saxton, from the law firm of Stevens and Lee discuss why post adverse event is such an important issue for physicians, the advantages (and potential drawbacks) of physicians saying, " I'm sorry," and the importance of coming up with a plan and policy for the practice on handling adverse events. He also discusses why this is an issue not only for physicians but for everyone on the team in a medical practice. Post Adverse Event: Reducing the Exposure for Your Medical Practice In this 20-minute podcast, hear Jim Saxton, from the law firm of Stevens and Lee discuss why post adverse event is such an important issue for physicians, the advantages (and potential drawbacks) of physicians saying, " I'm sorry," and the importance of coming up with a plan and policy for the practice on handling adverse events. He also discusses why this is an issue not only for physicians but for everyone on the team in a medical practice. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Post_Adverse_Event_Reducing_the_Exposure_for_Your_Medical_Practice.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:06:07 EST Podcast no 0:19:54 James Saxtom Stevens Lee medical law practice managment physician administrator adverse event sue lawsuit greenbranch publishing Interview with Jon Zimring, Partner, Duane Morris, LLP, based in Chicago discusses his articles from recent issues of The Journal of Medical Practice Management. Mr. Zimring discusses how to define a "dangerous employee", why physicians and physician practices seem to be increasingly on the hot seat for liability, are workplaces becoming more dangerous or is the danger simply increasing for employers? He also covers useful information a practice leader can gain from employee exit interviews, and how to keep personnel policies relevant in today's changing employee pool. www.duanemorris.com Interview with Jon Zimring, Partner, Duane Morris, LLP, based in Chicago discusses his articles from recent issues of The Journal of Medical Practice Management. Mr. Zimring discusses how to define a "dangerous employee", why physicians and physician practices seem to be increasingly on the hot seat for liability, are workplaces becoming more dangerous or is the danger simply increasing for employers? He also covers useful information a practice leader can gain from employee exit interviews, and how to keep personnel policies relevant in today's changing employee pool. www.duanemorris.com http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/When_Dangerous_Employees_Cause_Harm.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Sat, 17 Feb 2007 05:06:21 EST Podcast no 0:24:34 medical practice management journal zimring workplace violence physician doctor office medicine healthcare employee Sheila Dunn, D.A., MT (ASCP) and Sarah Alholm, M.A.S. of Quality America, Inc. discuss Preventing Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Setting. In this podcast, these experts discuss how widespread these incidents are and how practices should prepare for workplace violence. They also review who are the most likely perpetrators of workplace violence, security measures recommended for medical offices, and the tie-in with OSHA regulations. Quality America, Inc. (www.quality-america.com). Sheila Dunn, D.A., MT (ASCP) and Sarah Alholm, M.A.S. of Quality America, Inc. discuss Preventing Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Setting. In this podcast, these experts discuss how widespread these incidents are and how practices should prepare for workplace violence. They also review who are the most likely perpetrators of workplace violence, security measures recommended for medical offices, and the tie-in with OSHA regulations. Quality America, Inc. (www.quality-america.com). http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Workplace_Violence_in_Medical_Practice.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Tue, 30 Jan 2007 04:08:33 EST Podcast no 0:24:58 medical practice management office physician workplace violence violent behavior employee vilolence employer doctor office administrator practice management medicine healthcare This podcast describes 20 practical risk management strategies a physician practice can implement to strengthen aspects of the care delivery process and reduce potential liability exposure. Reducing Medical Malpractice Claims This podcast describes 20 practical risk management strategies a physician practice can implement to strengthen aspects of the care delivery process and reduce potential liability exposure. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Twenty_Strategies_to_Reduce_the_Risk_of_a_Malpractice_Claim.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:28:15 EST Podcast no 0:17:38 medical malpractice practice management physician Shay Ellen Zeemer practices litigation and counseling in Labor and Employment Law at the Powell Goldstein office in Atlanta, Georgia. Her practice includes representing management in employment discrimination lawsuits in various state, federal and administrative jurisdictions, including race, sex, disability, family and medical leave, and other discrimination claims. This podcast interview discusses the hot topics in employment law right now; what areas listeners need to pay the most attention to over the next year; unique employment issues do medical practices face; do small practices really need to worry about employment laws; the sense that everyone just "gets along" in a small office; discrimination and sexual harassment; what steps a medical practice needs to take to minimize employment risks; and what every-day steps can a medical practice take to make sure it stays on the right side of the employment laws? Shay Ellen Zeemer practices litigation and counseling in Labor and Employment Law at the Powell Goldstein office in Atlanta, Georgia. Her practice includes representing management in employment discrimination lawsuits in various state, federal and administrative jurisdictions, including race, sex, disability, family and medical leave, and other discrimination claims. This podcast interview discusses the hot topics in employment law right now; what areas listeners need to pay the most attention to over the next year; unique employment issues do medical practices face; do small practices really need to worry about employment laws; the sense that everyone just "gets along" in a small office; discrimination and sexual harassment; what steps a medical practice needs to take to minimize employment risks; and what every-day steps can a medical practice take to make sure it stays on the right side of the employment laws? http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Hot_Topics_In_Employment_Law_2006_with_Shay_Zeemer.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Thu, 02 Feb 2006 01:58:59 EST Podcast no 0:22:20 medical practice law medicine employement employee lawsuit administrator physician David B. Mandell, J.D., M.B.A. is an attorney, author, and educator. He focuses his law practice on asset protection, tax, and estate planning matters. He also is a principal of Jarvis & Mandell, LLC, a financial planning firm focusing on tax, insurance, benefits, and retirement planning matters. Podcast interview covering these topics: financial obstacles facing physicians today; the benefits of non-qualified retirement plans; how physicians can shield their most important assets, like their home, from potential lawsuits; what the new bankruptcy laws mean for physicians; what "Asset Protection" is and why physicians should be concerned with it; physicians getting good advise from their advisors; the future of medicine.. economically. A Fresh Look at Finance for Physicians David B. Mandell, J.D., M.B.A. is an attorney, author, and educator. He focuses his law practice on asset protection, tax, and estate planning matters. He also is a principal of Jarvis & Mandell, LLC, a financial planning firm focusing on tax, insurance, benefits, and retirement planning matters. Podcast interview covering these topics: financial obstacles facing physicians today; the benefits of non-qualified retirement plans; how physicians can shield their most important assets, like their home, from potential lawsuits; what the new bankruptcy laws mean for physicians; what "Asset Protection" is and why physicians should be concerned with it; physicians getting good advise from their advisors; the future of medicine.. economically. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Financial_Issues_Facing_Physicians_Today_with_David_Mandell.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Wed, 25 Jan 2006 03:11:09 EST Podcast no 0:20:32 medical finance physician income david mandell journal of medical practice management From an article by Robert C. Calway, M.H.C.A., B.S., M.T.(A.S.C.P.) in The Journal of Medical Practice Management. Workplace violence, in the form of verbal threats and/or intimidation and physical aggression, is commonplace in medical practices today. The practice must be prepared to respond to this disaster in the same manner with which they prepare for responses to a medical emergency, fire, or loss of electricity. Workplace Violence in the Medical Practice From an article by Robert C. Calway, M.H.C.A., B.S., M.T.(A.S.C.P.) in The Journal of Medical Practice Management. Workplace violence, in the form of verbal threats and/or intimidation and physical aggression, is commonplace in medical practices today. The practice must be prepared to respond to this disaster in the same manner with which they prepare for responses to a medical emergency, fire, or loss of electricity. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Workplace_Violence_Protecting_Your_Practice_from_an_Epidemic.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Thu, 19 Jan 2006 02:07:40 EST Podcast no 0:17:21 medical practice management workplace violence doctors office From the article in The Journal of Medical Practice Management. This podcast cites three court decisions involving physicians who provided an informal or "curbside" consultation. The cases demonstrate the medico-legal implications of physicians engaging in informal consultations. The author then discusses the growing risk of liability for physicians who participate in this traditional practice. The Medico-Legal Implications of Physicians Engaging in Informal Consultations From the article in The Journal of Medical Practice Management. This podcast cites three court decisions involving physicians who provided an informal or "curbside" consultation. The cases demonstrate the medico-legal implications of physicians engaging in informal consultations. The author then discusses the growing risk of liability for physicians who participate in this traditional practice. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Informal_Consultations_Do_New_Risks_Exist_with_this_Age-Old_Tradition.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Fri, 25 Nov 2005 07:07:43 EST Podcast no 0:14:04 medical practice management legal medico-legal medical-legal consultations toni hendel From a JMPM article written by Fillmore Buckner, M.D. J.D. This podcast discusses clear ways any physician or office manager can avoid major legal problems by paying close attention to the needs and rights of office invitees. The focus of any physician considering insurance should include not only malpractice insurance but also premises liability insurance. Understanding Liability Issues for Your Facility From a JMPM article written by Fillmore Buckner, M.D. J.D. This podcast discusses clear ways any physician or office manager can avoid major legal problems by paying close attention to the needs and rights of office invitees. The focus of any physician considering insurance should include not only malpractice insurance but also premises liability insurance. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Premises_Liability.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Sun, 13 Nov 2005 08:20:43 EST Podcast no 0:18:01 Buckner, insurance, invitees, law suits, office safety, Premises liability, medical practice management The MSSPNexus web site and blog were created to support and publicize the vital work of the medical staff services profession. It focuses on news and information for medical staff service professionals and others who work in healthcare management, medical staff administration, quality, accreditation, law and provider credentialing. Discussion includes the importance of blogging in providing news and information for medical administrators; credentialing physicians; examples of "phony doctors" and how the credentialing process helped expose them; the role of blogging for physicians and hospitals in the future; characteristics of a good blog; validity of information on the Internet and how medical blogging is self-correcting. Interview with Rita Schwab, CPCS, CPMSM of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and founder of MSSP Nexus Blog The MSSPNexus web site and blog were created to support and publicize the vital work of the medical staff services profession. It focuses on news and information for medical staff service professionals and others who work in healthcare management, medical staff administration, quality, accreditation, law and provider credentialing. Discussion includes the importance of blogging in providing news and information for medical administrators; credentialing physicians; examples of "phony doctors" and how the credentialing process helped expose them; the role of blogging for physicians and hospitals in the future; characteristics of a good blog; validity of information on the Internet and how medical blogging is self-correcting. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Interview_with_Rita_Schwab_founder_of_MSSP_Nexus_Blogs.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Sat, 05 Nov 2005 10:03:30 EST Podcast no 0:21:26 medical blog medical practice credentialing physicians This podcast addresses issues a physician should consider when responding to medical research gathered by a patient from the Internet, discussing both potential medical malpractice liability and offering specific, recommended responses for physicians whose patients conduct online medical research. A Patient, an Internet Article, and Thou: Challenges of the Internet in Clinical Practice This podcast addresses issues a physician should consider when responding to medical research gathered by a patient from the Internet, discussing both potential medical malpractice liability and offering specific, recommended responses for physicians whose patients conduct online medical research. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/A_Patient_an_Internet_Article_and_Thou.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Fri, 04 Nov 2005 09:04:03 EST Podcast no 0:13:33 Internet medical practice liability online medical record The Physician as Witness by Daniel I. Small, Esq. This editorial addresses the, "Four E's" to help explain the challenges doctors face as witnesses and the challenges lawyers face in preparing them. Rules to Apply When Called to Testify The Physician as Witness by Daniel I. Small, Esq. This editorial addresses the, "Four E's" to help explain the challenges doctors face as witnesses and the challenges lawyers face in preparing them. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Physician_as_witness.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:52:48 EST Podcast no 0:15:09 testify medical practice witness physician Ten Things to Do When Investigated By Regulatory or Government Agencies by Glen D. Crick, J.D.: Physicians may become the object of investigation by a variety of regulatory and governmental bodies. This editorial outlines an approach to responding to inquiries by such agencies in ten steps. This podcast emphasizes the physician's right to remain silent, to defer responses and to obtain legal counsel. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Ten_Things_to_do_When_Investigated.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:39:31 EST Podcast no 13:31 Investigated Legal Advice Medical Practice Physician Rob Falk of Powell Goldstein, LLP outlines what areas the US government focuses on when investigating fraud and abuse relating to physicians. Fraud and Abuse in Medicine Kent Bottles, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Medical Practice Management interviews Rob Falk, a lawyer specializing in health care for Powell Goldstein, LLP about fraud and abuse in medicine. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Governmental_Focus_on_Fraud_and_Abuse.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:39:06 EST Podcast no 0:17:57 fraud abuse medicine physician medical practice Internal chart reviews are useful tools for practices to determine the accuracy of their coding when billing for services, especially to governmental payers. They can also boomerang, however, and be used as evidence against a practice when their results are not fully understood or implemented. This podcast provides some guidance to help practitioners realize the fuller value of chart reviews in terms of over- and under-coding, adequacy of documentation, and attorney- client privilege. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Keeping_Internal_Chart_Reviews_from_Being_Used_Against_You.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:38:37 EST Podcast no 0:17:26 medical practice coding medical chart documentation attorney-client privilege By Joan M. Roediger, J.D., L.L.M. - Employment liability has become an important issue for all enterprises. Medical practices often are not aware of the impact their policies and actions may have on their employees and the liability that may result. An informative podcast outlining the importance of a well written and enforced employment manual and how it can keep you out of legal trouble. This podcast surveys this important area of human resource management and provides some guidelines to avert potential pitfalls of employment liability. http://www.soundpractice.net/images/soundpractice/podcast/Developing_Personnel_Policies_to_Keep_You_Out_of_the_Courtroom_The_Role_of_the_Office_Policy_Manual.mp3 Podcast.Editor@soundpractice.net Mon, 31 Oct 2005 04:31:18 EST Podcast no 17:55 Employment liability employment policies medical practice liability Roediger