Practice Protection involves knowing how to defend yourself if you are the target of peer review and using key court rulings as your foundation, and understanding the seriousness of a listing on the NPDB or HCIDP. Most importantly, if you are under attack, contact us and we will put you in touch with a legal counsel that not only lives near you, but practices in law stemming from PatriCk v. Burgett and the HCQIA.

If you are unwilling to relocate and will survive your peer review relatively unscathed, incorporate your practice with other physicians in your area. full story...

September 24, 2004
FindLaw Economic Credentialing: Where Is It Going? full story...

September 24, 2004
Physician's News Digest: Disciplining and terminating employees full story...

September 24, 2004
Physician's News Digest: Enhancing physician productivity, profitability. full story...

September 24, 2004
Physician's News Digest: Legal & ethical duties of medical researchers. full story...

The LOS ANGELES area has become the epicenter for physicians fighting for autonomy and independence within corporate HMO hospitals. Read these articles about Tenet and LA if you are considering practicing in the area. full story...

Fighting for Hospital Privileges: "What do I do when faced with a privileging battle?" A key article about protecting your practice. full story...

A Physician's Guild: "How should physicians regain control over medical practice?" full story...

Issues involving peer review and physicians who provide expert testimony in civil lawsuits and malpractice claims. full story...

Error-proofing your office: Rules and protocols to help reduce risk. Patient safety experts tell primary care physicians to simplify, systematize and, for goodness sake, wash your hands. full story...

State Medical Peer Review: High Cost But No Benefit—Is It Time for a Change?: Before you enter the practice, read this journal to see why they conclude " ... peer review protection statutes do not encourage peer review." full story...

You Want Power: You Won't Find It in the Medical Staff Bylaws! " the history of the relationship formed by the medical staff bylaws and the rights and powers of the medical staff in regards to the granting or denying of medical staff privileges is at the heart of every physician's profession." full story...