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Who Answers the Phone at Your Medical Office Matters—A Lot

Who Answers the Phone at Your Medical Office Matters—A Lot

Hell hath no fury like a dental patient scorned.   One recent news flash:  A woman in Lincoln County accused of slashing tires on 18 vehicles outside a dentist’s office has been arrested and charged, Lincolnton Police confirmed with Queen City News on Tuesday.  Officers responded … Read more

A Doctor’s Trip to Cyber-Hell and Back: Surviving Ransomware and Data Breaches (Part 2)

visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. Meet Your Hosts Jeff Segal, MD, JD Founder & CEO, Medical Justicewww.medicaljustice.comDr. Jeffrey Segal is a board-certified neurosurgeon. In the process of conceiving, funding, developing, and growing Medical Justice, Dr. … Read more
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Prior Acts as Evidence in a Medical Malpractice Case

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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Manslaughter Versus Malpractice

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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21st Century Cures Act and Open Notes – Your Cheat Sheet

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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It’s Not Discrimination to Tell a Patient “No.”

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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A Doctor’s Trip to Cyber-Hell and Back: Surviving Ransomware and Data Breaches (Part 1)

Ransomware is a virtual pandemic. Doctors train their staff to filter suspicious messages and encrypt devices loaded with sensitive information. Despite these precautions, breaches are inevitable. Some cost doctors hundreds of dollars per patient. And breaches almost always impact large volumes of patients. With that … Read more
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How Powerhouse Law Firm ByrdAdatto Protects Doctors with NO Hourly Billing (Part 2)

This podcast covers the second part of our conversation with Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto. Miss the first part? Listen to it here. Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto host their own podcast – the Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto. Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast … Read more
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How Powerhouse Law Firm ByrdAdatto Protects Doctors with NO Hourly Billing (Part 1)

This podcast covers the first part of our conversation with Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto. Ready for part two? Listen here. Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto host their own podcast – the Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto. Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms like Apple … Read more
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You Want a “Consent to Settle” Liability Insurance Policy. Here’s Why. (Part 1)

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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Patient Allegedly Woke Up in Body Bag. Hospital is Sued.

Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. We also provide counsel specific to COVID-19. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit … Read more
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