How often are we told as doctors? You can’t do this. Don’t do that. We are sometimes made to feel as if we are two-year-olds. Now for the good news.  An article published by Victor Cotton, MD, JD*  pushes the opposite position. Curbside consults. If you follow the basics, you’re on safe ground. A breath [...]

Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Last month, a trial was conducted in Queens, NY.  The facts of the case are not particularly unique and it was the type of trial that could be conducted in most courtrooms across our country on any given day.  The judge instructed the jurors before the start of the civil trial [...]

The most direct and functional solution is for physicians to employ their own defensive tactics. In other words, simply protect themselves from unwarranted litigation, Internet defamation, etc. Medical Justice and Dental Justice exist for that exact purpose. Medical Justice is here to provide relief from the pain. What pain? Not knowing how to protect oneself from frivolous lawsuits and all the hells that come with them.

Well-intended though it may be, in the real world, this is a disaster. Those lower income persons who already couldn’t afford coverage will soon be forced to pay $150 a month for NO coverage, as the lesser, more affordable evil. But surely there’ll be someone to appeal to, right? Ever tried appealing to the compassion of an IRS auditor?

by Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. A recent case from Missouri highlights the importance of keeping patient’s medical information confidential — even from that patient’s family members.  A 23 year old female sustained injuries to her right arm.  While being treated for these injuries, a patient alleges that a nurse informed the patient’s brother and aunt [...]

Given the wordiness of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, it is no surprise that some surprises lurk deep within. A few selected pearls: Providers must return any Medicare overpayment within 60 days after identifying such an overpayment. An overpayment not returned during the 60 day period can be deemed a violation of the [...]