Significant tax relief is in sight for physicians and their practices.
Read More »Common PO mistakes
Sadly, most physician organizations will fail for what appear to be predictable and correctable reasons.
Read More »Ending failed partnerships correctly
The termination of a physician partner or associate is one of the most difficult things that could happen in a group, even when it is properly handled.
Read More »Drawbacks of transactional planning
The cost of using financial planning tools from various advisors can be dangerous to your financial well being. An integrated approach takes systematic stock of your priorities.
Read More »Red flags in practice performance
Faced with reduced reimbursement and increasing operating expenses, physicians and administrators are fast discovering ways to adjust their use of staff and ancillary services wisely.
Read More »Genetic testing law
The problem of rapidly changing and significant clinical information requiring special use restrictions is not unprecedented. The case of genetic testing is presented in detail.
Read More »Computerized patients records
As computers start appearing in the clinical side of the physician's office, more physicians become conversant with new information technologies and Internet usage become the norm, many distinctly different systems are emerging to assist physicians in providing clinical care to their patients.
Read More »Terminate your retirement plan?
Physicians who have sold their practice often are tempted to terminate their practice retirement plans within a year or so of the sale. However, even in the tough times of decreasing reimbursements and increasing overhead, it makes sense for most physicians to maintain their retirement plans.
Read More »Cutting overtime compensation
Employers often make mistakes when dealing with an employee’s status as exempt from overtime pay, which can be as costly as they are unforeseen. Some cautionary advice on how to reclassify employees from non-exempt to exempt status.
Read More »Locum tenens physician staffing option
For physicians who wish to practice medicine with great flexibility, the locum tenens option, or temporary physician staffing, may be most appealing. Here are key considerations when selecting the best locum tenens firm.
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