Part two of our look at abusive tax planning schemes that are heavily promoted doctors at year-end. We examine specific schemes to avoid, including those that the I.R.S. is making a special effort to crack down on.
Malpractice insurance coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic
Answers to the most common questions being asked by physicians.
Risks and consequences of improper medical waste management
Liabilities continue to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Triage complications resulting from COVID-19
Individual physicians should not be determining critical care and ventilator use.
COVID-19 and the uptick in ransomware attacks and social engineering
Can a ransomware attack result in a patient’s death?
HIPAA, telehealth, and managing billing staff working remotely
Expert advice to secure your practice.
Coronavirus increasing physicians’ professional liabilities
Current issues to consider to protect your career and your assets.
Federal Aid: Is Hazard Pay Next?
Physician practices are being hit hard by the pandemic.
Five Medicare Services to Keep Your Patients and Practice Healthy During COVID-19
Medicare has urged providers to use telehealth for the provision of services to all beneficiaries.
Rethinking the nature of patient visits
And other strategies to refresh your practice.
Family First Coronavirus Response Act: What physicians need to know
Signed into law March 18th, will go into effect April 1st.
Proper termination of an existing contract
Negotiate before the contract is signed.
Individual rights and communicable diseases in light of the Coronavirus
Social justice can only be achieved in relation to the Coronavirus when people are realistic and do what is right for the good of society.
How to manage COVID-19 medical waste
An OSHA-compliant medical waste manager may be your best bet.
Does Due Diligence Matter?
Accurate and timely reporting increases the value of your medical practice.
Expert Advice: Responding to patient panic about the Coronavirus
Educating patients starts with alleviating their concerns. Part of that is educating them about reliable sources of information.
Physicians ask Congress for COVID-19 financial aid
'Practices are experiencing huge reductions in revenue,' physician organizations warn.
Steps to follow if closures or layoffs become necessary due to Covid-19
Check in with counsel and stay on top of what your state and the federal government may be doing to assist medical practices and other small businesses to survive.
HIPAA, Telecommuting, and Force Majeure provisions in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic
What organizations and physicians need to know.
Coronavirus considerations for private practices
The pandemic will ultimately unveil shortcomings in our organizations and highlight opportunities for improvement.
Top two cybersecurity threats facing physician practices
How you can safeguard your practice and patient information.
Recent False Claims Act cases underscore DOJ focus on Anti-Kickback Statute violations
Government and Relators consider the substance of the form and will go after third parties that are used as conduits to perpetuate a crime or a fraud.
HIPAA breaches in 2019: A year in review
Top breaches to avoid in 2020.
Coronavirus threatens medical practice solvency
Risks practice leaders need to manage immediately.
Women will make STEM environments more equitable, humane
Involvement in change efforts can help reduce gender biases and discrimination.
Successfully responding to online allegations
Retain your poise and respond with empathy.
Tips for addressing negative online reviews
Steps prior to considering litigation.
Get up to speed with Medicare’s MBI shift
Practices could face steep financial consequences from claim rejections if not adjusted.
Medical spas and state laws
What you need to consider before offering spa services to your patients.
The importance of driving continuous quality improvements in risk management and compliance certification programs
Plus: 6 ways to ensure quality in security compliance certifications
Behind the rise in large outlier medical malpractice verdicts
Factors including consolidation and monetary desensitization are to blame.