Internet usage policy
If your practice doesn t already have one in place, here is an internet usage policy you might want to consider adding to your internal policy and procedures manual PRACTICE... Read More >
HCG staff salary survey now available
The Health Care Group has released its staff salary survey. The Staff Salary Survey provides nationwide salary statistics for key office positions. Organized by position, years of service, and locale,... Read More >
Disruptive physician behavior in the office setting
Last week a practice administrator posed the following question Does anyone have a resource for finding a consultant who specializes in mediating or addressing anger management issues for Physicians? I... Read More >
HIPAA: When patients request copies of their medical records
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 >
Cutting costs of staff fringe benefits, but not to the quick
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 >
Summary of OIG Advisory Opinion 08-03
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 >
Book can help analyze E/M coding patterns
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 >
Negative physician references: What do they mean?
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 >
Recognize the power of silence
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 >
Collecting physician A/R after a departure
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 >
TAMPER RESISTANT PRESCRIPTION UPDATE
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 >
Newsletter for front desk personnel
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 >
Physician incentive compensation idea
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 >
Getting off physician call rotation
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 >
Third party request to release patient information – HIPAA
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 >
Many Health Systems Are Adopting Strict Policies on Vendor Gifts to Physicians
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 >
Moving your office? There’s no such thing as “too early”
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 >
Why should an incentive bonus be included in a new doctor employment agreement?
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 >
Physician Financial Relationships, Conflicts of Interest Are Expected to Top List of 2008 Enforcement Targets
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 >
CMS to check hospitals for HIPAA security compliance
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 >
Time of Year to Look at Your Vendor Relationships
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 >
Can technology make you money?
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 >
DocGrow offers free marketing consult to physician practices
For a free marketing consult from DocGrow www.docgrow.com , click on this link http www.docgrow.com consult , or contact Verex Marketing and DocGrow East Palisade Ave., Suite Englewood, NJ Tel... Read More >
Improve your physician office work environment
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 >
Scheduling: Why it’s good to track and trend
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 >
Handling Unhappy Customers (Patients!)
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 >
Patient flow lighting system
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 >
Upcoming seminar on consultation coding
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 >
Chicago hospital merger push driven by economics
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 >
Summary of OIG Advisory Opinions 07-21 and 07-22
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 >
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