Treating at Free Clinics and in Emergencies: Good Samaritan Law
The Good Samaritan law, therefore, applies in your office if a no-fee emergency should arise. What is an “emergency” in that context?
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LEGAL AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS IN SELLING OR CLOSING YOUR PRACTICE
Selling or closing a healthcare practice involves complex legal aspects. We cover essential topics like license management, patient and employee notifications, and insurance, ensuring a smooth transition. Check out the full article for details!
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NPDB: Uncle Sam Wants Information About Your License
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) established the National Practitioner Data Bank to gather centralized information about adverse actions taken against health care licenses. Read the article to learn more!
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HOW LONG AM I REQUIRED TO KEEP X-RAYS? ARE X-RAYS CONSIDERED PART OF THE PATIENT RECORD?
The Illinois Medical Practice Act requires physicians to “establish and maintain” patient records, but it does not specify the actual number of years that a physician office must maintain x-rays or office medical records of any type. Read the article to learn more!
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Record Retention
Neither the Illinois Medical Practice Act nor the Rules specifies a number of years that office medical records must be retained. However, other laws, including statutes of limitation on medical malpractice and personal injury claims, may be used as guidelines for record retention. A physician should consider these laws in formulating a policy that is tailored to the needs of the individual practice.
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