Like anyone, health care professionals take mental shortcuts to get through a busy day. Building on lessons learned from past experiences, mental shortcuts seemingly help us (1) make more decisions; (2) act in a more efficient manner; and (3) reduce … Read more
State Boards are making it clear that physician sexual misconduct will not be tolerated. Stronger guidelines now call for physician’s licenses to be immediately suspended or revoked for sexual misconduct. The guidelines also provide clear direction for health care systems … Read more
When disputes arise over medical record copy fees, it pays to know the rules! Imagine this scenario: A patient from your office-based practice begins treating with a new provider, and the new provider requests a copy of the patient’s medical … Read more
In sincere appreciation of all you do, we are pleased to share a copy of our annual holiday eBook: Waranch & Brown’s “Top 5 Think Pieces of the Year.” Inside, we offer strategies and insights to assist in achieving your desired outcomes, including: … Read more
In this video think piece, partners John Sly and Tony Breschi discuss the opioid epidemic and its impact on health care professionals. Health care providers are being sued and pursued by the Board of Physicians and Board of Nursing. So … Read more
Plaintiffs look for opportunities to bypass the requirements and limitations designed to protect health care providers. For example, the Health Care Malpractice Claims Act (“the Act”) affords essential protections to physicians and other health care providers being sued in Maryland … Read more