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Stepparents present an interesting issue for healthcare providers treating minor stepchildren. Because minors — those under the age of 18 — are deemed incapable of consenting to their own medical treatment under New York law, providers must obtain informed consent from the minor’s parent or legal guardian before commencing treatment.1 The question we have been called on to answer numerous times is whether stepparents are authorized under the law to give such consent.

Interventional physiatrists effectively treat musculoskeletal and spine pain using therapeutic options that restore patients’ functionality and quality of life.

By now, most medical practices have already wrestled with whether to start down the road of using an electronic health record (EHR) system. The vast majority have decided to make the jump.

In times of old, not much thought went into buying and selling real estate. You could get a mortgage for more than the purchase price with little money down, and sellers could ask more money than a property was worth.

Health care was the largest job-creation sector the past several years, with most of the jobs added in ambulatory care facilities. It has been a trend that hasn’t slowed down.

A year anticipated as one fraught with challenges for meaningful users attempting to adopt new stage 2 rules for EHR, 2014 has not disappointed. As it turns out, however, the greatest challenge has come from announcements of changes by the rule makers themselves.

Our office routinely answers questions from physician offices and hospitals regarding waiver of patient copays and deductibles (collectively “coinsurance”).

Eileen Brophy of Brophy Services offers an inside look at cleaning services for healthcare facilities.

In the world of leading-edge radiology care, subspecialty expertise is a must.