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As 2021 begins, it presents both familiar risks and new challenges never experienced in the lifetimes of most Americans. We start the year by reviewing key measures to help you to manage and survive both. 

Physicians 2021 Asset Protection Checklist – Part 1 

Waiting to change could negatively affect business

How physician practices can switch to value-based care

Tactics to consider as you contemplate emerging risks and refine your COVID-19 response.

Mitigating risk as the pandemic persists

Complying with HIPAA and meeting meaningful use by creating a security risk analysis isn't as costly or time consuming as you think. Here are eight simple steps

Eight steps to conducting a meaningful use risk analysis

A starting point of 11 of the most common asset mistakes.

Doctor’s biggest asset protection mistakes

An unexpected side effect of COVID19 is a significant rise in identity theft and related cybercrimes. Here are the most common traps to look out for and a response plan in case it happens to you or someone you know.

Identity theft risk spiking with covid19

When managed effectively—and supported by ample collaboration and data exchange—risk-based models promote better business results for practices by achieving better outcomes for patients.

Risk-based agreements: Good for business, patients

Make sure email is a part of your cybersecurity strategy.

Email archiving and HIPAA compliance

, a leading national insurance program manager experienced in building and managing specialized insurance programs for healthcare professions.

Getting the right income protection insurance takes a considerable weight off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on what matters most—healing others.

Disability Income Protection: Prepare for the unexpected

Ericka L. Adler, JD, LLM has practiced in the area of regulatory and transactional healthcare law for more than 20 years. She represents physicians and other healthcare providers across the country in their day-to-day legal needs, including contract negotiations, sale transactions, and complex joint ventures. She also works with providers on a wide variety of compliance issues such as Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA. Ericka has been writing for Physicians Practice since 2011.

Working from home can lead to casual conduct, posing compliance risks for your organization.