Physicians Practice Pearls®

You know you should have a plan for when an employee leaves; but what if they want to return?

A look at the self-referral law.

Creative thinking can change everything.

Sometimes there's a better way to do what you do every day.

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

In healthcare, where doctors rely heavily on digital platforms for patient management, diagnostics, and communication, achieving an optimal screen-life balance has become a formidable task.

'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.

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.

Don't miss the opportunity to learn from others' blunders.

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.