News & Knowledge Practice ManagementJuly 18, 2017April 6, 2023 What the eClinicalWorks Settlement Means for Practices By: Curi Editorial Team < 1 Minute Read Electronic health records vendor eClinicalWorks (eCW) recently paid $155 million to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit alleging that it misrepresented the capabilities of its electronic health record (EHR) software. The settlement with the US Department of Justice has created questions for many physicians and medical practices—specifically, does eCW’s settlement mean they too may be liable under the False Claims Act for attesting to meeting the federal Meaningful Use standards when using an EHR that did not actually qualify? In the attached memo, healthcare attorney Trish Markus details what doctors need to know about the eCW settlement, and what they can do to protect themselves—even if they use a different EHR system. Click here to read the memo. Curi Editorial Team READ NEXT April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Practice Management Five Steps to Reduce Generative AI Risks in Healthcare AI is already assisting physicians and healthcare organizations in many ways. Learn how its use may impact liability and what strategies can mitigate risk. Read more April 3, 2024April 5, 2024Human Resources | Practice Management Webinar: ADA, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation: Understanding The Bermuda Triangle of Employment Law What do you do when an employee needs time off for a medical issue for themselves or their loved ones? If they were injured at work,… Read more August 30, 2023August 30, 2023Human Resources | Practice Management Webinar: Ask the Experts: Exploring HR Solutions for Today’s Practice In August 2023, Curi Advisory hosted a webinar panel titled, “Ask the Experts: Exploring HR Solutions for Today’s Practice.” From recruiting and training, to staffing shortages… Read more