Releasing data on financial transactions between for-profit companies and physicians to the public raises concerns

Releasing data on financial transactions between for-profit companies and physicians to the public raises concerns
Adoption of health information technology raises ethical concerns over its impact on clinical interaction
How to know which medical information must be de-identified before it’s shared over social media
Employing scribes to enter, manage patient data in electronic health records can save physicians time, money
How the wearable technology could impact otolaryngologic surgery, procedures
Business associate agreements under pressure to meet new, expanded HIPAA standards
Relative value unit payment system could replace complex, variable physician compensation model that exists today
Otolaryngologists weigh concerns about personal privacy, receiving after-hours calls with desire for more efficient connection with patients
Steps to help physicians safeguard privacy, security of patients’ protected health information and ensure compliance with HIPAA rules
Key benefits, as well as legal structure options, post-merger governance, noncompetition and buy-out provisions, and bail out clauses should be addressed when contemplating a medical practice merger