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• Draft Physician Compliance Program Released by Office of Inspector General ( October 2000 )
  

  On June 12, 2000, the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General ("OIG") issued a draft g.

• OIG Publishes Draft Compliance Guidance for Individual and Small Group Physician Practices ( July 2000 )
  

  This article reviews the HHS Office of Inspector General's (OIG') draft compliance guidelines for individual and small group physician practices.

• Safe Harbors for Ambulatory Surgical Centers ( March 2000 )
  

  Physicians now have a Safe Harbor if they wish to invest and expand their practice into an ambula.

• Failure to Diagnose Cancer ( October 1999 )
  

  Many victims of cancer contemplate or question the time frame within which they were diagnosed with cancer and the .

• What is Malpractice? ( October 1999 )
  

  ”Any professional misconduct, unreasonable lack of skill or fidelity in professional duties.”

• Criminal Liability for Medical Judgment ( September 1999 )
  

  An attorney, ignorant of significant changes in the law, gives erroneous advice to a client. The client relies on .

• Malpractice Law Can Protect You ( September 1999 )
  

  We live in a complex society that gives us many benefits—but also contains many risks.

• Types of Personal Injuries ( August 1999 )
  

  Medical Malpractice: Physicians and hospitals sometimes make disastrous mistakes.

• Can a Physician be Held Liable for Certifying a Seizure History Patient Fit to Drive? ( June 1999 )
  

  One of the serious late consequences of a head injury is the development of seizures. Jennett notes that 5% of all .

• Record, Record, Who's Got the Record? ( April 1999 )
  

  Whether joining or leaving a practice, physicians should understand their rights and obligations with respect to pa.