Physicians Practice Pearls®

'Tis the season to consider practice cybersecurity.

There are new definitions for the risk category.

We can fill our schedules not only with new patients, but also increasing existing patients returning to our practices.

A look at changes coming January 1.

Safeguard your medical practice from litigation by adopting proactive strategies.

There are 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions and 13 revisions that went into effect October 1, 2023.

Keep these things in mind when formulating your strategy for next year.

Small practices can still thrive in the backyard of large practices or large medical corporations.

Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

The importance of motivating employees by providing measurable and written goals through a concise, effective mission statement and policy manual.

The stress of being confined to a small shell becomes the stimulus for further growth.

The monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers.

How do you differentiate yourself from the competition?

These notices from HHS illuminate the agency's thinking on HIPAA.

A new program allows medical practice owners to back away from abusive Employee Retention Credit claims that may subject them to penalties ranging from fines to criminal prosecution.

Tips to keep your current patients happy.

There are many tried and true steps physician partners can take to facilitate the smooth transition of ownership.

Currently, health data that is collected from new technologies such as wearable and smart devices, and health and wellness apps is not protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

The monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers.

What if the algorithm was manipulated or rendered an inaccurate result in a patient care situation?

Failure to comply can result in penalties of $500 per day.

These incorrect beliefs can have you running afoul with privacy regulations.

We review the legal documents, risk management and vital areas of insurance coverage every family should address.

The monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers.

New diagnosis definitions for the 2023 E/M codes.

The final part of our four-part series on publishing a book and raising your profile.

Can you tell the difference between an annual physical exam and an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)?

Part three in our four-part series on publishing a book and raising your profile.