Physicians Practice Pearls®

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.

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.

It's like phishing, but it targets your cell phone through text messages.

Part two of our four-part series on publishing a book and raising your profile.

They cost you a lot more than you think.

Publishing a book could raise the profile of both you and your practice.

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

Patient information or data cannot be utilized without a patient or consumer’s knowledge or consent.

Physicians, and two-income couples in particular, are increasingly relying on household employees to help manage their work-life demands.

A medical liability case can be a source of anxiety within your practice and personal life.

Improving communication can have a positive impact on patient relations and satisfaction.

The process of merging physician groups can go off without a hitch, but this is not always the case.

Who should own your practice? Let’s look at the evolving landscape.

A look at the personal legal and financial risks of household employees like nannies, housekeepers, gardeners, and babysitters.

Inertia can manifest in various healthcare scenarios where established traditions and routines hinder the adoption of new approaches.

You want everyone to feel they have a say, even when it may surface a problem, so they’ll stay.