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Management: Fixing the Leaks
by Shirley Grace
If you’re trying to go broke, our list of common money-losers will get you there fast! We can show you how to tighten those nuts and bolts, and stem your cash drain.

Malpractice: Navigating a Lawsuit
Roughly two-thirds of U.S. physicians will be sued at least once during their careers. You need to know exactly what to do when it happens — before it happens. We show you how to prepare.

The Law: Dealing With Dr. Dangerous
Have you discovered that a physician (or other provider) in your practice may be putting patients at risk? You must act — but be careful about how.

Technology: The Road to EMR Interoperability
If EMRs were interoperable, patient data would always be accessible, wherever (and by whomever) a patient is treated. That’s the Holy Grail. Will it ever happen?

In Practice: Don’t Let Staff Costs Stifle Profits
You’d like to reward good employees with above-cost-of-living raises every year, but you can’t. Here’s our advice on how to keep loyal staff on board without overpaying.

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