The scope of federal and state fraud and abuse enforcement efforts are steadily increasing nationwide, confronting providers with criminal, civil and administrative sanctions. A well-designed compliance plan can deter improper conduct and can identify it before much damage can be done.

Medical groups commonly enter into independent contractor relationships with specialists, billing for their services through reassignment of Medicare benefit payments. But physicians must ensure that their reassignment practices do not run afoul of HCFA’s intent to enforce prohibitions against some forms of reassignment

A recent study has proven that variable annuities remain a popular and wise choice.

A well conceived and managed service for which patients pay cash can add thousands of dollars a year to your bottom line. Consider several issues in order to develop such a service that is both responsible and beneficial to you and your patients.

If the correct questions are asked, the appropriate information is given and the data is documented accurately, the subsequent collection process will be nil or minimal

Physicians devote considerable attention to the timing and amount of contributions to their IRAs, but often miss a factor essential to their well-being: the ability of creditors to go after plan assets.

Consider your legal responsibilities and liabilities when prescribing drug combinations

New evaluation and management guidelines have provoked considerable anger in physicians, and for good reason, according to PA Society of Internal Medicine President-Elect Thomas Brandecker, M.D.

E. Ruth Ever leaves southeastern PA a better place after five years of tobacco prevention activities.

With no will, the state will make decisions about your family, your money and their future.