Don Stephens

Legal Counsel

Telemedicine: Musings From Medical Malpractice Defense Attorneys

02/15/2021

Don Stephens

Justin Rightmer

Although telehealth can open effective avenues of care for patients who cannot see physicians in person, factors such as a lack of personal connection or lack of continuity of care can leave physicians vulnerable to malpractice suits when...

Although telehealth can open...

02/15/2021

Today's Wound Clinic

Legal Counsel

A Guide to Supervisory Requirements Following the 2020 OPPS Final Rule

01/09/2020

Don Stephens

Justin Rightmer

A new year comes with new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) policies regarding requirements for therapeutic outpatient services at all hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAH). These authors explain the final Outpatient Prospective...

A new year comes with new...

01/09/2020

Today's Wound Clinic

Malpractice

Doing the Math on Medical Malpractice: Deciding When to Defend or Settle

12/07/2018

Don Stephens

The decision of whether to settle or defend a malpractice action depends on a variety of factors, some of which are outside the clinician’s control. This article offers guidance for wound care providers to consider when faced with potential...

The decision of whether to...

12/07/2018

Today's Wound Clinic