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Successful doctors face a wide variety of risks outside their practice walls. These are some common recurring seasonal legal and financial risks you can manage before spring break.

This year more than ever, a sound financial move would be to sort through the new tax changes carefully to determine exactly how they will impact you and identify smart moves for 2019 and beyond.

Once the deal is signed on the dotted line, it’s make or break time for merging two medical practices. Here’s how to ensure the acquisition doesn’t fall apart.

Medicare’s new G2012 code for virtual check-ins may lead to cost savings. It could also cost patients money and potentially cost providers in patient satisfaction.

Three ways medical practices can manage opportunities for bundled episodes of care.

Accepting payment via credit card is one way to improve patient collections. But medical practices must take precautions to ensure that their patients’ personal information remains protected.

An independent specialty group has improved patient relations and grown the practice by investing in advanced practice management and patient engagement tools.

February 14 marks the beginning of the end for the “proposal season,” meaning that many newly-engaged couples are planning for weddings, honeymoons, and, if they’re prudent, prenuptial agreements.

In order to justify the Level 4 E/M visit, make sure you have recorded all necessary information-and clearly label it for the payer auditor to easily find.

Travel dreams to exotic locales shouldn’t be reserved for the retired. Instead of putting off travel until retirement, splurge on some exciting trips now-while you have the interest, energy, and stamina to enjoy every single moment.

Owning a medical practice can be stressful. Here are four ways to help you take back your time and focus on what really matters.

One of the most powerful and predictable layers of defense every physician must implement is a complete liability insurance program.

With the start of a new year, most of us begin making plans in all aspects of our lives for the year ahead-and beyond. Here is a helpful list of actions you can take now that will cultivate a more fruitful 2019.

Physician practice owners should start 2019 by managing these basic risks now.

The decision to buy, sell, or merge a medical practice is more complicated than ever, and physician owners must have a clear understanding of the legal structure of the potential transaction.

Consider buying your medical office building as a way to improve retirement savings beyond 401(k) contributions.

Credentialing a new provider is a tedious and slow process in which every false step or delay can cost you money. These seven tips can expedite the process.

How to boost revenue in the new year.

Revenue cycle management tips to enhance cash flow under the 2019 Quality Payment Program Final Rule.

Follow these simple tips to detect-and prevent-financial fraud in your medical practice. 

When the punishment of Sisyphus is actually preferable...

If your profit is suddenly on a lower trajectory, resist the instinct to attempt a quick fix. Here’s what to do instead. 

As some experts warn of another economic downturn, the following financial issues should be part of your recession survival planning.

Don’t be intimidated by the process of getting a real estate loan. It’s easier than you might think.

A line of credit can help medical practices weather cash flow ups and downs.