Last chance to avoid these tax scams and risks
With tax-day right around the corner we take a final look at scams, mistakes and seasonal risks to avoid while you still can.
Managing the request for a second opinion
A practical approach when a patient requests a second opinion.
How to change the world: Start by making your bed
Lessons for life from a Navy SEAL.
21st Century Cures Act: Recent appearances in HHS-OIG guidance and a final rule
Crucial information to get your year started right.
January issue of Physicians Practice digital edition released
The monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers.
Inherited real estate part one: A checklist for heirs
What to do when you've inherited some property.
When the boomerang employee tries to return
You know you should have a plan for when an employee leaves; but what if they want to return?
2 Key Stark Law items: Strict liability and volume or value
A look at the self-referral law.
Eratosthenes and measuring the Earth’s circumference: Its implications for healthcare innovationi
Creative thinking can change everything.
What doctors can learn from tying their shoes
Sometimes there's a better way to do what you do every day.
December issue of Physicians Practice digital edition released
Screen-life imbalance: Its Impact on the medical profession
In healthcare, where doctors rely heavily on digital platforms for patient management, diagnostics, and communication, achieving an optimal screen-life balance has become a formidable task.
In a New York state of mind – Recent legal and enforcement considerations
'Tis the season to consider practice cybersecurity.
2023 Coding medical decision making – Risk
There are new definitions for the risk category.
Fill your schedule: Using recall lists to increase production
We can fill our schedules not only with new patients, but also increasing existing patients returning to our practices.
Coding changes to Medicare telehealth services for CY 2024
A look at changes coming January 1.
Suggestions for protecting your medical practice from litigation
Safeguard your medical practice from litigation by adopting proactive strategies.
2024 Changes to ICD-10 codes
There are 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions and 13 revisions that went into effect October 1, 2023.
Planning your practice's 2024 strategy
Keep these things in mind when formulating your strategy for next year.
The Alamo redux or how Davids defeat the Goliaths of healthcare
Small practices can still thrive in the backyard of large practices or large medical corporations.
Appreciating knowledge under the False Claims Act post-SuperValu
Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
Lessons learned the hard way
Don't miss the opportunity to learn from others' blunders.
Giving your practice a checkup: Motivating your staff
The importance of motivating employees by providing measurable and written goals through a concise, effective mission statement and policy manual.
The lobster and the doctor
The stress of being confined to a small shell becomes the stimulus for further growth.
November issue of Physicians Practice digital edition released
Giving your practice a checkup: Obtaining and maintaining referrals
How do you differentiate yourself from the competition?
Two different HHS office items to note
These notices from HHS illuminate the agency's thinking on HIPAA.
Avoiding prosecution for abusive ERC claims
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.
Giving your practice a checkup: Keeping patients happy
Tips to keep your current patients happy.
Succession planning and physician personalities
There are many tried and true steps physician partners can take to facilitate the smooth transition of ownership.
