From the HIPAA Weekly Advisor Briefings on HIPAA Q When patients request copies of their medical records, should covered entities release only the records that they generated and withhold information... Read More >
Although you want to remain competitive about benefits, cost-conscious medical practices have begun evaluating health insurance premiums, retirement plan contributions, and staff education outlays more closely than ever. If you... Read More >
From the American Health Lawyers Association www.healthlawyers.com nbsp Summary of OIG Advisory Opinion - Issued January , , and posted February , Written by Ingrid Brydolf, Reviewed by Joseph M.... Read More >
Wonder how your E M billing stacks up against your peers? Part of any good compliance plan is the know-how to understand your practice s billing patterns. It s never... Read More >
What should you do if you get a negative reference about a candidate? First, ask yourself why. Don t eliminate a candidate based solely on a less-than-positive response. Next, dig... Read More >
Listening to what people say really saves time. Staffers and doctors who feel you don t pay attention to them will tune out the conversation at hand, making it difficult... Read More >
The following was a recent listserv question Once a physician leaves a practice, what is a fair to charge for collecting the AR this physician leaves behind? Right now she... Read More >
nbsp Medicaid requires that all written prescriptions for outpatient drugs be executed on tamper resistant paper by April , . A prescription is considered tamper resistant if it has one... Read More >
As most of you know, I am constantly preaching that the most important position in a medical office is the front desk. It all starts there doesn t it and... Read More >
Many physician incentive compensation plans are based on RVUs. This is because one of the problems with a straight productivity incentive program is that there are some practice building activities... Read More >
Here is a practical way to handle the issue of when a physician can get off the call schedule and any financial penalty that may attach Physicians aged and years... Read More >
The following question and answer was rececently published in HcPro s HIPAA Weekly Advisor, a free, weekly e-mail newsletter brought to you by HcPro s premium monthly newsletter Briefings on... Read More >
Hartford Hospital Implements Strict No-Gift Policy After months of discussion and consensus building, Hartford Hospital embraced a near-zero tolerance policy for vendor gifts. Physicians and key employees accepting gifts of... Read More >
Once you ve decided to build a new office, or move to existing space, start planning your move right away. Completing an orderly move on time depends on thorough planning... Read More >
Last week I had the opportunity to review the employment contract for a resident who is looking at a group practice opportunity in northern California. The doctor wanted me to... Read More >
While some familiar areas are among probable targets of enforcement agencies, expect the focus to broaden, say experts. So while areas such as hospital-physician relationships will continue to garner scrutiny... Read More >
nbsp The time has come when CMS is going to start holding covered entities accountable for HIPAA security compliance. IAs you will see in this article, it is starting with... Read More >
Evaluate Vendor Relationships Since it s the beginning of the year, now is a good time to review your vendor relationships. Consider going through all of your vendors from A... Read More >
This week I was conducting an on-site valuation visit at an orthopedic practice that a hospital client of mine is looking to purchase. During my visit, it was very apparent... Read More >
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Your medical office is one of the most important practice tools at your disposal and you must exert control over it. Your office design either promotes or hinders your efficiency... Read More >
Patients often complain about the length of time it takes for a physician to see them and the process involved in making appointments. To minimize this dissatisfaction, examine your scheduling... Read More >
nbsp Stay calm They might be angry, but they are angry at what s happened to them, not at you. Your frame of mind and demeanor can greatly influence the... Read More >
If the lighting system you use to let doctors and nurses know there are patients in the exam room is becoming outdated or failing, you might want to check out... Read More >
The definition of consultation is a confusing one because these claims have to meet so many conditions. And one wrong assumption can land you in hot water. For instance, if... Read More >
This article was in a recent edition of the Chicago Tribune newspaper http www.chicagotribune.com business chi-thu advocate . jan , , .story . The article says that a flurry of... Read More >
From the American Health Lawyers Associations www.healthlawyers.org On December , , the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General OIG issued Advisory Opinions - and - ,... Read More >
I have to admit it I was TERRIBLE at mentoring my former employees just ask them . However, I did see over time how important mentoring really is and how... Read More >
nbsp While more than half of all physician-owned specialty hospitals have emergency departments, many are not well-equipped to handle emergencies, according to a report from the HHS inspector general s... Read More >
nbsp As you undertake budgeting and planning for the coming year which we presume and urge you do remember that cutting staff usually hinders revenue growth as it saves overhead... Read More >
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