Covid-19 Legal Risks: Requiring masks at your practice
To avoid potential conflict, patients should be provided advance notice of your policy to avoid surprise and embarrassment.
Masks and Your Practice: Policies that work, set expectations, and reduce conflict
Mask policies that may increase compliance and reduce risk and conflict.
Coding Q&A: Combining or mixing service types; HCC code capture
Can multiple services from different providers be mixed or combined and billed together? Also, what are the rules for adding HCC codes at the end of your note?
Class action lawsuits can result from a protected health information data breach
Two recent cases, one settled and one just filed, are illustrative of the effects of class actions, which are filed in relation to an underlying data breach involving PHI.
Traps to avoid with physician practice mergers
If you are a physician practice owner who is considering a merger at some point, it is vital to learn more about this process early in the game.
Prepare for patients who refuse to wear a mask in your practice
Recommendations for every practice to consider.
The health disparities of systemic racism
Systemic racism is also a public health issue.
Q&A: Mixing provider types, protocols and payer behavior
Can provider types be mixed or combined and billed together? And does standard advice exist for determining telepsychiatry codes for various providers?
Coronavirus Liability: Nine insurance issues
Layers of specialty liability insurance are a vital part of your risk management and asset protection plans.
Could the 529 be the holy grail of asset protection?
The basics of a diversified asset protection plan.
The intersection of Informed Consent, EMTALA, and the False Claims Act
Two recently unveiled cases provide a glimpse into areas physicians and providers should be evaluating for continued compliance.
Reassigning Claims? Make sure to complete the CMS 855-R Form
The best way to mitigate risk is to call a MAC, read the laws, and the telehealth waivers over COVID-19.
Will a waiver protect me from COVID-19 infection claims?
As physicians across the country get their practices reopened and back to the new normal, we examine COVID-19 infection liability waivers and their effectiveness in managing patient infection lawsuits.
Written employment contract updates for physician practices to consider in the wake of COVID19
Revise contracts now with practical solutions for potential disaster that could occur in the future.
Setting a succession strategy for physician practices
Four tips for ensuring a smooth transition of ownership interests and management responsibilities while minimizing partner complications.
Appreciating the various types of dispensing cabinets and associated vulnerabilities
Consider vulnerabilities that can be exploited remotely and the level of skil required to execute exploitation.
Leveraging your practice’s location to attract staff
Details about your location can make your job more attractive to candidates looking for work in your community.
Political conflict creates medical practice risk
As America returns to work after a week of national political trauma, physicians need to protect their assets, including their practices, from significant additional risks.
Conducting a risk analysis? Don’t overlook automated dispensing cabinets
It’s imperative to ensure ADCs maintain the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of protected health information.
Six biggest mistakes physicians make when planning for retirement
High incomes do not guarantee smart money management.
Four myths of succession planning for physician practices
Think of a succession plan as a living document that records exactly how you want the next chapter of your business story to unfold.
Mindfulness: Leveraging its benefits during healthcare crises
Ironically, times of stress are when we need to be on top of our game.
Coding Q&A: Remote examinations
A generalized checklist for your planning.
Political Contribution FAQs: Business Rules, Anonymity, Limits
Where available, these guidelines come directly from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) itself.
The Devil is in the Details: Terms and Conditions of CARES Act Provider Payments
Think before providing false or fraudulent documentation.
Top 3 financial challenges young doctors face
High incomes don’t grant immunity from financial challenges.
How to resume your practice as the country reopens
Use association guidelines to establish your practice’s plan.
Doctors should not have borders
Why physicians have an international responsibility.
Eating healthy during a pandemic
Healthful foods are essential not just in terms of protecting us during a pandemic, but also continuing to help protect and optimize our overall health.
Strategic Planning: A lasting competitive advantage
Your practice will be better prepared to evolve with market changes, demands, and reform.