November 7th 2023
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.
September 12th 2023
We review the legal documents, risk management and vital areas of insurance coverage every family should address.
August 8th 2023
Physicians, and two-income couples in particular, are increasingly relying on household employees to help manage their work-life demands.
March 28th 2023
Another look at the news.
December 30th 2022
You protect yourself against medical malpractice, but are you protected against medical board complaints?
HIPAA Compliance Tips for Medical Practices
The government is now coming after small practices that violate HIPAA. Here are ten do's and don'ts to help you up your game.
Risk Management: Medical Records
Penalties for mismanaging medical records are steep. Make sure you understand your practice's legal obligations as medical records custodian.
Preventing Embezzlement at Your Medical Practice
The most effective thing practices can do to ward off theft is to monitor each step of the revenue cycle.
What Medical Practices Must Know About RAC Audits and Insurance
A brief guide for physician practices, including tips on protecting yourself against RAC audits.
Addressing Employee Liability Issues at Your Medical Practice
Here's part one of my 12-month medical practice makeover - a series to help make changes at your office. First, employee liability issues to examine this month.
Asset Protection for Physicians
Proper asset protection starts with malpractice insurance, but it doesn't end there. Here's how to mitigate risks coming from all directions.
Physician Insurance Risks May Come with Ancillary Products, Services
Here are five steps physicians can take to secure the benefits of ancillary products and services while minimizing the risks.
Physicians Require Health Law Advice to Avoid Legal Pitfalls
Every new business venture into which physicians enter could present significant legal risk and should properly be vetted.
How to Improve Workplace Safety at Your Medical Practice
Don’t let your practice fall short when it comes to workplace safety policies and procedures. Here are some tips.
Why Physician Executives Need D&O Insurance
This week we take a look at D&O or “Directors and Officers” insurance policies that protect executives in medical practices.
Medical Practice Business Continuity Planning: It's Worth the Time
Whether Hurricane Sandy impacted your medical practice directly or not, it is a clear reminder of the importance of business continuity planning.
Ben Carson a Story of Accomplishment Against the Odds
Describing his life of accomplishment, world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Ben Carson advises setting distant goals and resolving to achieve them.
Three Fraud and Abuse Initiatives for Physicians to Watch
As efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse intensify, medical practices are facing more scrutiny. Here are three areas to focus on.
Five Hackers After Your Medical Practice Marketing
Beware of these five major hackers who prey on your online brand as a physician to make money for themselves.
Lack of Internet Regulations Hurting Medical Practices
Here is a list of the top five most unethical practices to watch out for online that can hurt your medical practice.
'My Best Practice Management Idea'
How family physician Katharina Scharruhn and her partner-husband learned to treat their practice like a business.
Crisis Management and Business Continuation Planning For Doctors
It's time to start thinking about what would happen if a key member of your medical practice were no longer there.
Choosing Disability, Medical Liability Insurance for Your Practice
Including three precautionary steps in your evaluation process of a disability and medical liability insurer for your practice is a worthy investment.
Crisis Management at Your Medical Practice: Dealing with Bad Press
An event that causes reputational damage, receiving media and public attention can hurt your practice. Here's what to do if you face such a situation.
10 New Social Media Tips for Physicians
Here are 10 tips to improve your medical practice social media return on investment you've likely never heard before.
Crisis Management Plans for Medical Practices
An emergency can happen any time at your medical practice, so perhaps now is the best time to have a plan in place and educate staff.
Online Physician Ratings: Know What's Being Said About You
Here's a case study of one orthopedic physician's online footprint and five no-cost steps to take control of your own online reputation.
Warning Signs You May Be a Physician Identity Theft Victim
The earlier you recognize you are a victim of identity theft the better. Here are key warning signs to watch out for.
Patient Dismissal: The When, Why, and How
Got a patient who's abusing your staff, ignoring your advice, failing to pay his bill? When you realize it just isn't going to work, it's usually best to let the patient go. Here's how to do it correctly.
In Defense of Difficult Patients
One woman's declaration of love for her physician shouldn't mean dismissal. Or should it?
Protecting what you've worked for starts with having the right malpractice insurance, but it doesn't end there. Here's how to mitigate risks coming from all directions.
Can Technology Get You Sued?
Innovation is great. Litigation isn't. Here's how to use the latest tech tools at your practice properly and within the letter of the law.
Defending Yourself Against a Medical Malpractice Claim
You've heard all the guidance about the importance of good patient relations and documentation as a way to avoid a malpractice suit. But now, you think you may have a problem. Here's what to do.
Doctors Going Broke in the News and Those Who Aren’t
Be willing to take action and responsibility as the CEO of your medical business including delegating the management of financial issues to experts.
When the FBI Comes Knocking on the Door of Your Practice
A visit from the authorities does not necessarily mean that you have been or will be accused of anything improper, but it can hurt your reputation and your business.