The Right Legal Medicine

Peer review, while essential for maintaining medical standards, can be an intimidating process for physicians, as it places their clinical decisions under close scrutiny and exposes them to potential criticism from colleagues. The process is even more difficult when it is illegitimate, something...

Scheduling provisions are among the most important components of physician employment contracts. While physicians often focus on salary, bonuses, and benefits, scheduling terms frequently determine a physician’s day-to-day quality of life, long-term career satisfaction, and whether they will burn...

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has broad authority to investigate those involved in the handling of controlled substances. Using this authority, the DEA investigates suspected noncompliance with federal controlled substance laws. A DEA investigation can be one of the most serious and...

Medicare and Medicaid audits are common but stressful aspects of healthcare compliance. These audits are designed to ensure that providers bill accurately, deliver medically necessary services, and adhere to federal and state regulations. Even minor documentation errors or coding discrepancies can...

Contracts between hospitals and physicians establish the terms of employment, responsibilities, and compensation. Despite careful drafting, disputes can arise over issues such as payments, duties, performance metrics, or regulatory compliance. Understanding the common causes of these conflicts,...