As the United States prepares to face a second-wave of COVID-19, many practitioners have begun transitioning to more telemedicine visits whenever possible to help flatten the curve and mitigate risk of spreading the virus.
Implementing Telemedicine Services? Here's How to Stay HIPAA Compliant
Topics: Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Social Media
What Medical Practices are Doing to Mitigate the Risk of HAI
It’s clearer each passing day that not only is the world changing, but the way healthcare is practiced is changing as well. Returning to the way things were before with crowded waiting rooms and little in the way of personal protective equipment (PPE) is unsafe and illogical.
Topics: Operations, Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, HR, Practice Management, Medical Billing
10 Aspects to Cover in your Annual Medical Practice Staff Training
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about getting ready for your annual staff training. Training is the easiest way to make sure your employees are prepared for any situation that could come up in a medical practice.
Topics: Operations, Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, HR, Practice Management
Risks Associated with EHR Implementation & How to Mitigate Them
Electronic Health Record software is taking the country by storm, and for good reason. EHR can save money, increase productivity, and ultimately solve the biggest problem most practices face today: allowing doctors more time to spend with patients.
Topics: Business Growth, Operations, Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Practice Management, Practice Start-Up, IT
The Ultimate List of Medical Practice Checklists, Tips, & Forms
Are you looking to start a medical practice? 99MGMT has compiled the ultimate list of medical practice checklists, tips, and forms to help you get your business up and running!
Topics: Marketing, Business Growth, Operations, Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Social Media, HR, Practice Management, Patient Volumes, Financial, Practice Start-Up, Medical Billing, Consulting
10 Healthcare Marketing Trends to Have On Your Practice’s Radar
We've said it before, and we'll say it again - marketing is important in healthcare too! Want to get on board, but don't know where to start? Here's our list of 10 current healthcare marketing trends that should be on your practice or clinic's radar:
Topics: Marketing, Business Growth, Operations, Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Social Media, HR, Practice Management, Patient Volumes, Practice Start-Up
Using Google My Business for a Medical Practice? Here's Your Playbook
Topics: Marketing, Business Growth, Operations, Compliance, HIPAA, Social Media, HR, Practice Management
10 of the Best Social Media Tips for Healthcare Professionals
You’ve heard all the facts; over 40% of consumers use social media to help make health-related decisions, and 60% of doctors stand by using social media to help improve the quality of patient care. It’s time to get your practice up to date with how patients want to consume information!
Topics: Marketing, Business Growth, Operations, Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Social Media, Practice Management
What Is a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment & Why Is It Important?
Do you have procedures in place to protect patient information, mitigate security risks, and address security breaches if/when they occur?
If not, your practice is like a compliance time bomb waiting to explode. Patient information security should be a high priority - compliance issues can easily lead to fines, reputational damage, and legal trouble.
Topics: Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Practice Management, IT
Guide to OIG Exclusion Lists - What Physician Owners Need to Know
In July 2017, the federal OIG exclusions list contained almost 68,000 individuals and entities who are excluded from federal reimbursement for goods and services. State sanctions lists often have more - some providers on state lists are not included on the federal lists.
Topics: Operations, Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, HR