Doctor Gets Bitten in Service Animal Lawsuit
Dr. Maurice Leibman is a Texas gynecologist. He retired August 14, 2023. From the website: Dr. Maurice Leibman has practiced obstetrics and gynecology for more than 40 years. We thank Dr. Leibman for his years of devoted, heartfelt service to the women of our community … Read more
Fitness for Duty Evaluations vs. Competence Evaluations: What’s the Difference?
On occasion, a physician will be in the crosshairs with a regulatory body, such as a state licensing board. Or a hospital Medical Executive Committee. They might request (meaning, demand) you undergo a fitness for duty evaluation. Or a competence evaluation. Or both. What if … Read more
Must I Perform Elective Surgery on a Patient with History of Mental Illness?
We recently vetted this question. “I have a pure elective cosmetic surgical practice. An important part of patient satisfaction is managing expectations prior to the procedure. Explaining what is the likely result, and making sure the patient will be fully compliant with recovery and post-op … Read more
I Just Retired. I Want to Volunteer as a Physician. I Don’t Need Med Mal Insurance, Do I?
I heard from a family medicine physician recently who explained she just retired after a long career. Congratulations. She had not quite figured out how she planned to spend her free time. But… She had a long-standing relationship with a local marching band that trains … Read more
AI, Google Reviews, and What Actually Matters in 2026
Understanding authenticity, compliance, and reputation signals in an AI-driven search environment, with a clear focus on what is changing, and what is not. Meaning: What actually works?
Clause and Effect: Should Physicians Sign a Non-Compete Before Leaving a Hospital?
Short answer: usually no. Longer answer: only if it’s enforceable where you live, you’re getting something meaningful for the restriction, and the terms are so narrow they won’t kneecap patient care, your options—or your career. A few realities: Bottom line: if you’re leaving to start … Read more
Once a New Yorker, Always a New Yorker
If your medical license is subject to discipline in one state, reciprocal discipline can be meted out in other states in which you hold a license. New York is no exception. No surprise there. If one state slaps you on the wrist, NY can do … Read more
Allocation of Payments Reported to the Data Bank by a Single Carrier for Multiple Defendants
It’s not uncommon for a physician to be employed by a healthcare system. If he or she is sued, many parties will likely also be sued. Including the hospital employer. The hospital might be sued for indirect liability, such as negligent credentialing or negligent hiring. … Read more
It Sucks to Deliver Bad News.
Doctors are healers. We want to deliver good news. “That worrisome PSA test was a false positive.” “Your breast biopsy was negative.” “You are responding to the treatment.” You get to share high-fives with your patient. That’s one of the reasons you went into medicine. … Read more
Medicare Preclusion vs. OIG Exclusion vs. CMS Revocation: Three Different Traps for Physicians
A Medical Justice member recently asked a simple question with a complicated answer: “If CMS pulls my billing, am I ‘excluded’? And is that the same as the Medicare preclusion list?” Close cousins, not identical twins. Here’s the field guide I wish more practices kept … Read more
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