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How to Avoid Getting Blamed for Health Insurers' Actions

If you're like many Doctors of Chiropractic, you have patients who are unhappy about the way their health insurers reimburse for chiropractic services. They may even fault you for not intervening on their behalf. Here are tips to avoid a lawsuit or board allegation as a result of a patient who is unhappy with a health insurer's decision.

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What Should You Consider with Independent Medical Exams (IMEs)?

Question: While performing an IME the other day, I wondered what would happen if the patient decided to put off needed treatment as a result of the screening. If the patient was later found to have a serious health condition, could I be held liable for failing to identify the problem or for failing to refer the patient?

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Traveling as a Doctor for a Team

If you are traveling to other states as a doctor for a sports team, here are important steps to follow to protect yourself in the event of a malpractice allegation or board complaint.

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Doctor's Defense Up Against the Ropes

Up against the ropes is a bad place for a boxer. It is also a dangerous place for a chiropractor in the defense of a lawsuit.

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Not Re-X-raying Results in Misdiagnosis

Jan Rowe's father took her to see Joan Bauer, DC, after she landed awkwardly during a cheerleading jump. Then age 12 and an active seventh-grader, Miss Rowe complained of low back pain, pulling to the groin muscle, and an occasional limp.

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Diversifying? Here's What You Should Consider

Many D.C.s are getting additional licenses or bringing in other healthcare professionals into their practices. Here are some important things to consider with your malpractice insurance coverage if you decide to do so.

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Are Patient Records at Risk When Your Computer Crashes?

Q: Our computer system crashed and the back-up system failed. I lost my patient records for the past seven months. What should I do?

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Avoiding Gaps in Coverage

A gap in your malpractice coverage is something to avoid if at all possible. In addition to those resulting from a lapse in payment,coverage gaps may occur when switching or canceling policies. Here's what to watch for.

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Crossing State Lines: Are Multiple Malpractice Insurance Policies Needed?

If you're practicing in more than one state, are you required to have a separate malpractice policy for each state? Find out more in this post.

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Reporting Workers' Compensation Claims

Workers' compensation laws are often misunderstood because they can vary significantly between states. If a staff member reports an injury and you are unsure about what steps to take, you're not alone.

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Articles tagged "insurance"

Recent Articles

How to Avoid Getting Blamed for Health Insurers' Actions

What Should You Consider with Independent Medical Exams (IMEs)?

Traveling as a Doctor for a Team

Doctor's Defense Up Against the Ropes

Not Re-X-raying Results in Misdiagnosis

Diversifying? Here's What You Should Consider

Are Patient Records at Risk When Your Computer Crashes?

Avoiding Gaps in Coverage

Crossing State Lines: Are Multiple Malpractice Insurance Policies Needed?

Reporting Workers' Compensation Claims

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Articles tagged "insurance"

Recent Articles

How to Avoid Getting Blamed for Health Insurers' Actions

What Should You Consider with Independent Medical Exams (IMEs)?

Traveling as a Doctor for a Team

Doctor's Defense Up Against the Ropes

Not Re-X-raying Results in Misdiagnosis

Diversifying? Here's What You Should Consider

Are Patient Records at Risk When Your Computer Crashes?

Avoiding Gaps in Coverage

Crossing State Lines: Are Multiple Malpractice Insurance Policies Needed?

Reporting Workers' Compensation Claims

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