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Peer review is a process used by healthcare organizations to evaluate a physician’s professional performance, clinical decisions, and quality of patient care. Because these reviews can have significant impacts on a physician’s career, concerns about bias and unfair treatment may arise. Claims of...

Telehealth providers must take steps to protect patient information while delivering virtual care. HIPAA compliance requires more than using a secure telehealth platform. Here is what telehealth providers should do to comply with HIPAA. What is HIPAA? The Health Insurance Portability and...

Exosome therapy is an emerging treatment that has gained attention for its regenerative potential. It is generally considered minimally invasive with few reported side effects. However, like any innovative medical or aesthetic procedure, it should not be viewed as risk-free or offered without...

Termination disputes can lead to major headaches for healthcare providers, including lengthy and expensive lawsuits. When someone is terminated from their position, they may not take the news in stride and can contest the termination. While it is impossible to prevent disputes when someone is...

Fraud and abuse are, unfortunately, present in healthcare organizations of all sizes, even those with strong ethical standards and good intentions. What often begins as small compliance gaps, documentation errors, or misunderstandings can escalate into serious violations if left unchecked. These...