You look over at your computer screen to access the patient’s chart, and you’re greeted with a demand for payment before you can regain access. It says you either pay the ransom immediately or your entire computer network will be locked down to the point of being unusable. What do you do? Read this article to learn more!
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As small business owners, Chiropractic Physicians usually market themselves and their practices to build and retain their patient base. There are several ways doctors market their services including: Advertising (television, internet, yellow pages or other forms of media), screenings, free giveaways, open houses, business cards, pamphlets, website, coupons, the name of your practice, your signage, and even your own words.
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The OIG based their opinion on whether providing the free service would induce a patient to obtain other services provided by that entity.
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The Illinois Medical Practice Act requires physicians to “establish and maintain” patient records, but it does not specify the actual number of years that a physician office must maintain x-rays or office medical records of any type. Read the article to learn more!
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The departure of an associate physician from a practice sometimes causes operational disruption and always requires steps to ensure a smooth transition.
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At the end of the day, the patient’s perspective is really all that matters, and doctors should make efforts to gain a deeper understanding of the patient’s perspective. Too often, I wonder if our doctors are asking their patients about their experience… and if you are asking, what are you doing about it?
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Physician clinic owners benefit from a clear financial policy, ensuring smooth operations and patient empowerment through transparent billing guidelines.
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The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association estimated that healthcare fraud costs the nation $68 billion annually. (BCBS, n.d.) An article on the Physicians Practice website published February 18, 2021, stated, “In January 2020, the U.S. Justice Department reported that over $2.6 billion had been recovered from lawsuits relating to medical fraud.
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