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Prior authorizations are more than an administrative headache. They can create real risk for physicians when delays, denials, patient frustration, and clinical deterioration collide. In this video, Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, founder and CEO of Medical Justice, discusses how prior authorizations can expose physicians to legal and reputational risk, especially when the chart does not clearly document the steps taken. You’ll learn why documentation matters, what to track, how to communicate with patients, and how to build a defensible process when insurance approvals are outside your control. Topics include: • Prior authorization delays • Physician liability risk • Patient communication • Documentation best practices • Escalation protocols • Risk management strategies Medical Justice helps physicians protect their practices, respond to medico-legal threats, and navigate difficult patient and liability situations. To learn more, visit www.MedicalJustice.com
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Prior Authorizations: The Bureaucratic Booby Trap for Physicians

Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Medical Justice, shares stories from cases involving physicians who violated HIPAA and explains the key lessons on how they could have prevented the consequences that followed. Medical Justice offers comprehensive support to help physicians navigate complex challenges that can put their practice and reputation at risk. We provide the tools and analysis needed to identify and mitigate patient and practice-related issues before they escalate. Our team of experts, including Jeff Segal, MD, JD, helps you respond effectively to unwarranted refund demands, sham peer reviews, medical board complaints, and notices of intent to sue—working to prevent frivolous lawsuits and guide situations toward a safer, more controlled resolution. We also deliver strategic online reputation management, helping you address defamatory reviews and shape a digital presence that accurately reflects your professionalism and the quality of care you provide. Visit our site to learn more about our services and to schedule a free consultation: https://medicaljustice.com/ Learn more about Medical Justice’s protection plans for doctors: https://medicaljustice.com/services/legal-protection-plans-for-doctors/
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HIPAA Police: Lessons Learned

Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Medical Justice, Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD walks through some of the nuances of HIPAA to help ensure you are aware of the details that you, as a doctor, might be violating without even knowing it. Medical Justice offers comprehensive support to help physicians navigate complex challenges that can put their practice and reputation at risk. We provide the tools and analysis needed to identify and mitigate patient and practice-related issues before they escalate. Our team of experts, including Jeff Segal, MD, JD, helps you respond effectively to unwarranted refund demands, sham peer reviews, medical board complaints, and notices of intent to sue—working to prevent frivolous lawsuits and guide situations toward a safer, more controlled resolution. We also deliver strategic online reputation management, helping you address defamatory reviews and shape a digital presence that accurately reflects your professionalism and the quality of care you provide. Visit our site to learn more about our services and to schedule a free consultation: https://medicaljustice.com/ Learn more about Medical Justice’s protection plans for doctors: https://medicaljustice.com/services/legal-protection-plans-for-doctors/
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HIPAA Refresher: Are You Violating HIPAA Without Knowing?

Can you sue a payer if they are not living up to their side of the contract? Third party payers or insurance companies don’t always play fair, deny claims, and will sometimes refuse to pay what you’ve billed. As a doctor, what recourse do you have? Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Medical Justice, Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, shares his thoughts.
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Can a Doctor Sue an Insurance Company If They Aren't Paying Claims?

Can patients sue you (a doctor) if you referred them to another provider and something goes wrong? You might be surprised, but the answer is: yes, they can. Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Medical Justice, Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, shares his thoughts on what legal recourse you may have if a patient is unhappy with the provider that you referred them to. Medical Justice offers comprehensive support to help physicians navigate complex challenges that can put their practice and reputation at risk. We provide the tools and analysis needed to identify and mitigate patient and practice-related issues before they escalate. Our team of experts, including Jeff Segal, MD, JD, helps you respond effectively to unwarranted refund demands, sham peer reviews, medical board complaints, and notices of intent to sue—working to prevent frivolous lawsuits and guide situations toward a safer, more controlled resolution. We also deliver strategic online reputation management, helping you address defamatory reviews and shape a digital presence that accurately reflects your professionalism and the quality of care you provide. Visit our site to learn more about our services and to schedule a free consultation: https://medicaljustice.com/ Learn more about Medical Justice’s protection plans for doctors: https://medicaljustice.com/services/legal-protection-plans-for-doctors/
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Can Patients Sue Over Referrals?

Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Medical Justice, Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, shares his thoughts on what can be done after an employee of a medical practice has been let go and starts trashing the practice online, if anything. Medical Justice offers comprehensive support to help physicians navigate complex challenges that can put their practice and reputation at risk. We provide the tools and analysis needed to identify and mitigate patient and practice-related issues before they escalate. Our team of experts, including Jeff Segal, MD, JD, helps you respond effectively to unwarranted refund demands, sham peer reviews, medical board complaints, and notices of intent to sue—working to prevent frivolous lawsuits and guide situations toward a safer, more controlled resolution. We also deliver strategic online reputation management, helping you address defamatory reviews and shape a digital presence that accurately reflects your professionalism and the quality of care you provide. Visit our site to learn more about our services and to schedule a free consultation: https://medicaljustice.com/ Learn more about Medical Justice’s protection plans for doctors: https://medicaljustice.com/services/legal-protection-plans-for-doctors/
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What Do I Do About a Former Employee Badmouthing My Medical Practice Online?

Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Medical Justice, Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, discusses tips and tricks for handling difficult medical patients and keeping your practice safe when you have a patient on a warpath. Medical Justice offers comprehensive support to help physicians navigate complex challenges that can put their practice and reputation at risk. We provide the tools and analysis needed to identify and mitigate patient and practice-related issues before they escalate. Our team of experts, including Jeff Segal, MD, JD, helps you respond effectively to unwarranted refund demands, sham peer reviews, medical board complaints, and notices of intent to sue—working to prevent frivolous lawsuits and guide situations toward a safer, more controlled resolution. We also deliver strategic online reputation management, helping you address defamatory reviews and shape a digital presence that accurately reflects your professionalism and the quality of care you provide. Visit our site to learn more about our services and to schedule a free consultation: https://medicaljustice.com/ Learn more about Medical Justice’s protection plans for doctors: https://medicaljustice.com/services/legal-protection-plans-for-doctors/
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Legal Tips on How to Handle Angry Patients

Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Medical Justice, Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD, discusses the use of AI in the practice of medicine, liability, and risk management considerations. Medical Justice offers comprehensive support to help physicians navigate complex challenges that can put their practice and reputation at risk. We provide the tools and analysis needed to identify and mitigate patient and practice-related issues before they escalate. Our team of experts, including Jeff Segal, MD, JD, helps you respond effectively to unwarranted refund demands, sham peer reviews, medical board complaints, and notices of intent to sue—working to prevent frivolous lawsuits and guide situations toward a safer, more controlled resolution. We also deliver strategic online reputation management, helping you address defamatory reviews and shape a digital presence that accurately reflects your professionalism and the quality of care you provide. Visit our site to learn more about our services and to schedule a free consultation: https://medicaljustice.com/ Learn more about Medical Justice’s protection plans for doctors: https://medicaljustice.com/services/legal-protection-plans-for-doctors/
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Can I Get Sued for Using AI Within My Medical Practice?

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