By Briana L. Rummel, Attorney. Originally published in the Winter 2026 Edition of North Dakota Physician.   Retirement marks a significant milestone in a provider’s professional life. While stepping away from clinical practice is a personal decision, it carries ongoing legal and ethical responsibilities, particularly with respect to medical records and patient notification. North Dakota…

Ensuring Compliance Under Section 1557 of the A.C.A. Good communication is a key element to providing comprehensive health care. However, language barriers can quickly cause a steep disconnect between health care providers and patients, especially when providers are not prepared to communicate with non-English speakers or struggle to even recognize what language the patient is…

Unsurprisingly, participation in telehealth services increased exponentially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some sources report that the percentage of physicians providing telemedicine in any form increased sixfold from 2018 to 2021. Indeed, telemedicine presents a cost-efficient solution for many and provides an opportunity for increased quality of care accessible to those in currently underserved…