Dr. Bob, the group’s compliance officer, has HIPAA on his mind almost all the time, that is, when he’s not thinking about coding or Stark or the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. So he made sure that his notebook computer’s disk drive was encrypted. And, at the end of the computer’s useful life, he took care to…
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Marriage and Medical Group Mergers – Medical Group Minute
For richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.
What Does Partnership Really Mean? – Success in Motion
Ride along with Mark as he discusses the fact that partnership isn’t necessarily the “golden ring” that you should be reaching for.
Walking the Talk: Avoid the High Cost of Failure Work to Your Medical Group
t’s one thing to set policy, even well polished, grammatically correct pronouncements that are printed out, placed in the policy manual, and acknowledged in writing.
Extrapolation: How the Government Turns One Alleged Bad Claim Into Thousands of Violations – Medical Group Minute
Compliance – it’s the multi-zillion dollar reason why your medical group’s or healthcare business venture’s efforts must constantly be tested, reviewed, and returned.
Complain. Get Fired. Get $17.5 Million.
The next thing you know she was fired.
Unfortunately, it’s an all too uncommon experience.
A physician raises honest criticism or files a heartfelt complaint concerning another member of the medical staff or another member of her group. She’s fired.
Will the Lightbulb Go on for You? – Podcast
Opportunity is a funny thing because it’s always there but isn’t usually seen. That’s because it’s hiding in the camouflage of everyday problems.
Aetna Obtains $37+ Million Judgment Against ASC Manager – Medical Group Minute
Earlier this year, a Santa Clara County, California jury awarded the insurer Aetna a $37,452,199.00 judgment in a lawsuit against Bay Area Surgical Management, LLC, a surgery center management company, a number of its managed ASCs, and three of Bay Area’s executives.
Rightsizing Your Medical Group – Success in Motion
Do you have the governance structure, policies, employment agreements, and other elements required to shift resources and reduce staff as well as expand it in face of shifting needs?
Who’s Accrediting the Accreditors? – Success in Motion
Ride along with Mark as he questions who’s accrediting the accreditors, even the biggest one of all, the Joint Commission.