How many of you work for a medical group as an independent contractor? Now, how many of you also work for a straight percentage of the patients seen? In other … Continued

Having had close relatives recently in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, I have gotten to observe up close, the handling of protected health information (PHI). Frankly, the medical and ancillary personnel … Continued

For those of my readers that treat pain and various psychiatric conditions, it is important to be aware that the CDC and all state licensing administrative bodies frown upon mixing … Continued

I am often asked who should do my billing. All to often, a successful practice’s biller is an uncertified office manager. Perhaps that “biller” took a weekend course on billing. … Continued

In most states, there is a physician profile on the state website dealing with licensing. You are required to keep it updated and current. I am always amazed how many … Continued

What is the worst way in answering an administrative inquiry into your practice? Ignore it. Many physicians do not bother to answer or contact an attorney for a month or … Continued