99MGMT Blog

Stark Law Examples Simplified: Who it Protects And Where it Applies

Posted by 99 MGMT on Feb 15, 2023 10:13:38 AM

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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Topics: Compliance, Liability, Financial

Time for a Change? 9 Considerations When Starting a Medical Practice in Texas

Posted by 99 MGMT on Nov 16, 2022 10:22:20 AM

When you've been with a medical practice for a while, it can be hard to imagine leaving. After all, you've built up a good rapport with your patients.  You know the ins and outs of the office, too. 

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Topics: Business Growth, Compliance, Practice Management, Practice Start-Up, Location

4 Common HIPAA Violations on Social Media Platforms

Posted by 99 MGMT on Sep 19, 2022 1:30:00 PM

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Topics: Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Social Media

Nine Expensive Stark Law Violations

Posted by 99 MGMT on Sep 12, 2022 9:15:00 AM


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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Topics: Operations, Compliance, Liability

Marketing for Medical Practices: Why It’s Important

Posted by 99 MGMT on Aug 15, 2022 11:15:00 AM

In today’s society, potential patients look to online resources for everything. Studies show that 80% of potential new patients search for health-related topics online before they reach out to any professional. This is why online marketing is key to growing your medical practice. 

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Topics: Marketing, Business Growth, Compliance, Financial

Understanding Stark Law and Its Possible Implications To Your Practice

Posted by 99 MGMT on Jul 12, 2022 9:30:00 AM

Operating a medical practice means working in cooperation with other healthcare professionals. However, concerns about referrals between facilities for the wrong reasons have led to regulations and legal consequences. 

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Topics: Operations, Compliance, Liability, Practice Management

Medical Practices’ Top 5 Healthcare HR Challenges

Posted by 99 MGMT on Jun 15, 2022 1:25:17 PM

The coronavirus pandemic shut down the entire world at various points and for extended periods. Healthcare professionals found themselves struggling to find the best ways to help patients, working in a world where social distancing was necessary and health was a valued commodity. Society, meanwhile, discovered that a work-life balance was a higher priority than it had been given of late and began taking steps to change lives for the better. 

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Topics: Business Growth, Operations, Compliance, Practice Start-Up, Physician-Patient Relationship

Reduce Physician Burnout: Signs & How to Prevent it

Posted by 99 MGMT on Jan 12, 2022 2:36:13 PM

As a physician, you play a pivotal role in your community. You and your team are responsible for keeping everyone healthy, and the weight of your daily responsibilities can take a toll on your mental health and well-being. Loss of passion at work, feeling mentally drained, and not feeling like you’re achieving your goals - these (just to name a few) are some of the challenges that physicians just like you can face. These feelings can lead to weariness, and even worse, burnout.

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Topics: Business Growth, Operations, Compliance, Practice Management

10 Social Media Guidelines & Tips for Online HIPAA Compliance

Posted by 99 MGMT on Oct 15, 2021 12:45:00 PM

As the internet gains more users who are ready to share their lives by the minute, social platforms are climbing in the number of users and popularity. 

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Topics: Operations, Compliance, HIPAA, HR

Did your Medical Practice get a Negative Online Comment or Review? What to do next.

Posted by 99 MGMT on Oct 12, 2021 12:00:00 PM

With the rise of the digital era and almost everyone being able to share their opinion with just a few clicks - it’s important to keep up with your online reputation and to know how to respond to the good, the bad, and even the ugly.

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Topics: Marketing, Operations, Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Social Media, HR, Practice Management, Physician-Patient Relationship