Physician credentialing isn’t just a procedural necessity; it's a strategic linchpin in building a robust medical practice.
Credentialing can be as daunting as it is critical, often mired in cumbersome processes that can sap both time and energy from your practice’s core focus — patient care. Yet, this process is crucial for your practice to ensure compliance, maintain seamless operations, and provide uninterrupted patient care.
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Compliance,
Liability,
HR,
Credentialing,
Practice Management,
Practice Start-Up
Leaving a comfortable medical practice can be daunting. You've built strong patient relationships and mastered the daily routine. But for some, the desire for growth and autonomy sparks the idea of opening their own practice.
The idea of shaping your future and building something new is exciting.
But it’s not just about finding the perfect location or setting up appointments; launching a medical practice in Texas requires thoughtful planning and navigating important challenges. From legal and financial considerations to selecting the right team and technology, there are several crucial steps to take before making the leap.
Let’s dive into what it takes to create a thriving medical practice.
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Business Growth,
Compliance,
Practice Management,
Practice Start-Up,
Location
Did you know that over 90% of consumers use social media to help make health-related decisions?
In today's digital age, social media in healthcare has become a powerful tool for professionals to connect with patients, share valuable information, and build trust. However, navigating the social media landscape in the healthcare industry requires a strategic approach to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain professionalism.
As a healthcare professional, navigating social media in healthcare can feel daunting. These 12 healthcare social media tips can help you create a strong online presence, educate patients, and enhance their care.
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Marketing,
Business Growth,
Operations,
Compliance,
Liability,
HIPAA,
Social Media,
Practice Management
The Physician Self-Referral Law, commonly referred to as the Stark Law, is a federal law passed in 1989 that prohibits healthcare providers from referring Medicare and Medicaid patients for “designated health services” to entities with which the provider has a financial relationship. This includes physician practice management companies, such as those that employ new physicians and offer administrative outsourcing.
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Compliance,
Practice Management,
Physician-Patient Relationship
Social media has become an integrated part of today's world, and it is no surprise that it plays an increasingly important role in our lives. As healthcare professionals, you know the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest technologies, including social media-related ones.
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Compliance,
HIPAA,
Social Media
In today’s digital era, we rely heavily on social media platforms for both professional and personal use.
However, online social spaces provide plenty of opportunities for private information to become public – including patient medical records and data (HIPAA information). Social media HIPAA violations have become common and are problematic for a variety of reasons.
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Compliance,
Liability,
HIPAA,
Social Media
HIPAA compliance is a necessity for both the medical practice and the patient. A HIPAA compliance checklist is vital to making sure the various components of compliance are considered and handled efficiently. Key components in the process of meeting HIPAA regulations include making sure compliance is facility-wide and involves the proper paperwork and privacy for all patient documentation. Also, electronic protected health information (EPHI) must be protected from potential hacking, with regular risk analysis done to ensure the security protocols continue to be sufficient.
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Compliance,
HIPAA
The Physician Self-Referral Law, also known as Stark Law, bans physicians from referring patients to “designated health services” payable by health coverage programs such as Medicare or Medicaid with which the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship (unless a rare exception applies).
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Liability
Healthcare professionals regularly find themselves struggling to find the best ways to help patients, working in a world where masks continue to be a controversial topic and health is a valued commodity. Society has discovered, thanks in part to the coronavirus pandemic, that a work-life balance is a higher priority than it had been given of late and has begun taking steps to change lives for the better.
Healthcare employment is projected to increase 13% by 2031, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor projects that means 2 million new jobs in a decade. With more employees to think about, Healthcare HR has some ongoing concerns to address.
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Business Growth,
Operations,
Compliance,
Practice Start-Up,
Physician-Patient Relationship
Navigating medical issues and the confidential nature of medical histories is complex. Patients know they have rights, and they are counting on the medical professionals they see to respect those rights.
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Compliance,
Liability,
Financial