A Thought on Disaster Planning

Written by Reed Tinsley | September 21, 2005

Disaster Preparedness for Medical Practices: Protecting Records and Insurance

As Hurricane Rita nears the Texas coastline, I wonder how many medical practices are prepared for any kind of a disaster, whether it be a hurricane, major power outage for an extended period of time, tornado, etc.

Are computer records and important files protected? Is there a plan in place to get up and running? Most importantly - does the medical practice even have business interruption insurance in place? While we often think "it won't happen to us", an "ounce of prevention......" sometimes makes a whole lot of sense.

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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