Basic HIPAA Compliance Checklist for Every Private Practice [PDF]
Topics: HIPAA, Compliance
Private Practice Physician Contractor vs Employee: How to Classify
Topics: HR, Practice Management, Liability, Compliance, Operations
14 Pre-Employment Background Check Tips for Private Practice Owners
Pre-employment background checks are necessary for ensuring patient safety, a safe work environment for other employees in your practice, and serve as a safeguard against compliance issues (HIPAA or otherwise).
According to the FCRA, background checks are used to collect information “bearing on a consumer’s credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living.”
While these checks are necessary, they’re also easy to mishandle if you’re not familiar with compliance laws. Bumbled background checks can lead to financial and legal conflicts for your practice.
Topics: HR, Operations, Compliance, Liability
4 Ways Physician Credentialing Services Save Time & Money
Research shows that physicians are spending so much time doing paperwork and administrative tasks that they’re losing out on valuable time with patients.
Topics: Credentialing, Operations, Business Growth
Physician practice management companies (PPMCs) are sometimes also referred to as management services organizations (MSOs). They provide non-clinical business administration services to private practices. These services include but are not limited to:
Topics: Operations, Practice Management
What Does At Will Employment Really Mean for Your Private Practice?
Topics: Compliance, Liability, Business Growth, HR
Topics: Credentialing, Enrollment
How to Get More Patients: Make Your Private Practice Stand Out
In 2016, a full 12% of all U.S. physicians practiced in Texas.
The majority of U.S. physicians practice primary care, and are a small private practice owner, partner, or associate.
As you're probably aware, the market is highly saturated. Patients have their pick of private practices. How do you make yours stand out to get more patients and increase revenue? Here are 5 tips.
Topics: Marketing, Business Growth
13 HIPAA Social Media Guidelines & Online Compliance Tips
Topics: HIPAA, Compliance, Operations, HR
4 Social Media HIPAA Violations That Are Shockingly Common
According to Pharmacy & Therapeutics, 90% of physicians use at least one social media site for personal use. Over 65% use social media for professional purposes.
Topics: Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Social Media