Planning your practice's 2024 strategy
Keep these things in mind when formulating your strategy for next year.
The Alamo redux or how Davids defeat the Goliaths of healthcare
Small practices can still thrive in the backyard of large practices or large medical corporations.
Appreciating knowledge under the False Claims Act post-SuperValu
Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
Lessons learned the hard way
Don't miss the opportunity to learn from others' blunders.
Giving your practice a checkup: Motivating your staff
The importance of motivating employees by providing measurable and written goals through a concise, effective mission statement and policy manual.
The lobster and the doctor
The stress of being confined to a small shell becomes the stimulus for further growth.
November issue of Physicians Practice digital edition released
The monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers.
Giving your practice a checkup: Obtaining and maintaining referrals
How do you differentiate yourself from the competition?
Two different HHS office items to note
These notices from HHS illuminate the agency's thinking on HIPAA.
Avoiding prosecution for abusive ERC claims
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.
Giving your practice a checkup: Keeping patients happy
Tips to keep your current patients happy.
Succession planning and physician personalities
There are many tried and true steps physician partners can take to facilitate the smooth transition of ownership.
Ruminations on the request for comments on overhauling HIPAA
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.
October issue of Physicians Practice digital edition released
AI and healthcare: Key considerations
What if the algorithm was manipulated or rendered an inaccurate result in a patient care situation?
New mandatory reporting requirements for business and practice owners
Failure to comply can result in penalties of $500 per day.
Clarification on three common HIPAA misconceptions
These incorrect beliefs can have you running afoul with privacy regulations.
Parental risk management for college students
We review the legal documents, risk management and vital areas of insurance coverage every family should address.
September issue of Physicians Practice digital edition released
Medical decision making simplified in 2023 - Diagnoses addressed
New diagnosis definitions for the 2023 E/M codes.
Publishing your first book - Promoting your book
The final part of our four-part series on publishing a book and raising your profile.
Coding: Physical exam vs. annual wellness visit
Can you tell the difference between an annual physical exam and an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)?
Publishing your first book - Navigating the contract with the publisher
Part three in our four-part series on publishing a book and raising your profile.
Forgo strategic planning at your own peril
Smishing: “Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water.”
It's like phishing, but it targets your cell phone through text messages.
Publishing your first book - Crafting an effective book proposal
Part two of our four-part series on publishing a book and raising your profile.
How much do prior authorizations cost you?
They cost you a lot more than you think.
Publishing your first book - The query letter
Publishing a book could raise the profile of both you and your practice.
August issue of Physicians Practice digital edition released
A word of caution for departing employees and their employers alike
Patient information or data cannot be utilized without a patient or consumer’s knowledge or consent.