Jillian K. Farrar
Mandatory Reporting in the Age of Medical Marijuana: Ask an Attorney
This question and answer was printed in a Monroe County Medical Society 2019 Bulletin. During a recent well child visit at my family prac...
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Jessie Gregorio
- May 1, 2019
- 2 min
Our Organization is Discussing Value-Based Care Models. What are Strategies for a Smooth Transition?
This question and answer was printed in a Monroe County Medical Society 2019 Bulletin. Over the last ten years, there has been a lot of d...
Anna E. Lynch
- Sep 10, 2018
- 2 min
Ask An Attorney: Cybersecurity for Medical Practices
My medical practice has a compliance plan and all staff are trained on HIPAA. However, my practice manager is insistent on implementing s...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Jun 28, 2018
- 3 min
Ask An Attorney: Understanding Employer Contracts
I am graduating from my residency program and received an employment contract from my future employer. What should I be aware of while re...
David M. Tang
- May 28, 2018
- 4 min
Binding Arbitration on the Job and in Nursing Home Admissions
Binding arbitration remains on the rise. Indeed, there is a high likelihood that only a small percentage of the readers of this article w...
Jessie Gregorio
- Mar 1, 2018
- 3 min
Ask An Attorney: Tips to Mitigate the Legal Risks of Prescribing Opioids
The opioid crisis has led to an increase in malpractice and State disciplinary actions against providers. What are tips to mitigate the l...
Steven R. Gersz
- Dec 1, 2017
- 2 min
Ask An Attorney: Reducing Stress When Your Medical Practice is Acquired
My practice is negotiating to be acquired by a hospital system. How can I ensure I do not suffer undue stress through this transaction? I...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Sep 27, 2017
- 4 min
Clearly Defining the Scope of Representation: Reducing Malpractice Risk with the Engagement Letter
A recent decision by the Southern District of New York reminds practitioners of the importance of a well-crafted and detailed engagement ...
David H. Fitch
- Jun 28, 2017
- 2 min
Ask An Attorney: New Requirements - Prescribing Opioids
My partners and I run a general practice and have become alarmed about the reported increase in opioid abuse by patients. What concerns s...
Helen A. Zamboni
- Mar 17, 2017
- 2 min
Ask An Attorney: Questions About E-Prescribing
Though we are now almost a year into mandatory e-prescribing, I still have some questions, especially when things don’t happen in the standa
Jessie Gregorio
- Dec 19, 2016
- 3 min
Ask An Attorney: Handling Online Physician Reviews
My general practice partner and I have noticed an increase in the number of patients who review their doctors online. How do we handle an...
Jessie Gregorio
- Sep 21, 2016
- 2 min
Court of Appeals Decision Expands Physician and Hospital Liability
On December 16, 2015, the New York State Court of Appeals issued a decision that has important implications for medical malpractice liab ...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Aug 22, 2016
- 1 min
Surveyors to Immediately Begin Reviewing Nursing Homes’ Social Media Policies
Recently news agencies have publicized reports of nursing home staff using smart phones and other electronic devices to record residents...
Helen A. Zamboni
- Jun 20, 2016
- 5 min
The Legal Implications of Medical Records in the Digital Age – A Brave New World or “Same Old"?
The push for hospitals and medical practices to implement electronic medical records systems (EMRS) went into high gear with the passage...
David H. Fitch
- Jun 15, 2016
- 2 min
Ask an Attorney: Electronic Exchange of HIPAA-Protected Information
My general practice partner and I have noticed a sharp increase in the number of patients who wish to communicate by email or text. What ...
Steven R. Gersz
- Mar 15, 2016
- 2 min
Ask an Attorney: The Legal Issues for Prescribing Medical Marijuana
I have patients who are requesting medical marijuana. What are the legal issues surrounding prescribing it? The New York Compassionate...
David H. Fitch
- Dec 28, 2015
- 2 min
Ask an Attorney: Physician Mental Health
I am a general practice physician suffering symptoms of depression. Will I be able to continue practicing medicine if I seek mental health..
Anna E. Lynch
- Dec 1, 2015
- 2 min
Who has Access to your Medical Records?
Medical care advancements and new insurance options continue to make the news. With new technological improvements such as electronic med...
Anna E. Lynch
- Sep 29, 2015
- 2 min
Ask an Attorney: Telemedicine for Call Ins and After Hours Calls
My medical partners and I are exploring whether to use telemedicine to handle “call ins” and after hours calls with our patients. What are..
Helen A. Zamboni
- Jun 30, 2015
- 2 min
Ask an Attorney: Communication When Transitioning Patient Care
As providers, we are being asked to improve our communications with each other and family members about the patients we serve in common as..
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