As with other types of practice arrangements, concierge medicine arrangement require attention to the ethical implications. Physicians who enter these arrangements will want to assure that the structure and operation of the concierge practice does not violate any ethical principles. Ethical consi...

Concierge Medicine Legal and Operational Structure Articles in Series Chapter I – What is Concierge Medicine? Chapter II – Benefits of Concierge Medicine Arrangements Chapter III – Primary Legal Issues Impacting Concierge Medical Practice Arrangements Chapter IV – Services Normally Provid...

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CMS has identified its general goals during the COVID-19 pandemic on a few occasions. The most recent was in the April 30, 2020 press release in which CMS introduces new regulatory waivers to assist providers as they emerge from the pandemic. CMS’ identified goals have included: To ensure that ...

Safeguarding Patient Health Information in an Emergency Situation Even in an emergency situation such as that presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, covered entities must continue to meet their obligations under federal and state laws protecting confidentiality of patient health care information, to...

Follow the links below to download from the CDC. A coronavirus preparedness checklist for hospitals, including long-term acute care hospitals are available from the CDC. Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or Per...