Business

Trends in Private Equity Investments in Physician Practices

Dec 12, 2023 at 11:51 am by kbarrettalley

By James F. Henry Private equity (PE) investments in physician practices have surged in recent years, reshaping the landscape of healthcare delivery. This trend has been fuel.... Read More

Cybersecurity and Patient Rights

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:37 am by kbarrettalley

By Kristin Shoe In July 2019, Springhill Medical Center in Mobile suffered an eight-day ransomware attack that left medical equipment and patient records largely ina.... Read More

Telehealth Prescribing Flexibilities for Controlled Substances Extended Through End of 2024

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:37 am by kbarrettalley

By Jessie Bekker The rule allowing for providers to prescribe controlled substances via telehealth, set to expire for new patient-provider relationships on November 11, has b.... Read More

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: How to Comply with HIPAA and State Privacy Laws

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:37 am by kbarrettalley

By Beth Pitman and Shannon Britton Hartsfield Hardly a day seems to pass that we don't hear about new advances in artificial intelligence (AI.) The healthcare industr.... Read More

EDGE Opens Access to Gastric Procedures for Bariatric Patients

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:37 am by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt In 2021, an estimated 262,893 bariatric surgeries were performed in the U.S., according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. That rep.... Read More