Are you ready if a disaster destroys your medical office space and patient records? Here are a few basic steps necessary to creating a disaster plan and putting it into action.
Practice Pearls: Disaster Checklist
In any disaster, medical practices should have a number of items on hand that might be needed during an emergency.
Medical Practice Mergers: Being Bigger Has its Advantages
A merger of medical practices can provide significant and long-term benefits to a rheumatology practice. However, a number of difficult decisions and legal issues must be addressed.
Role of the Physician and Healthcare Professional in Helping a Patient Obtain Disability Benefits
A review of the two most common disability insurance programs for people who can no longer work, and the healthcare worker’s role in assisting patients with their disability claims.
Liability of Sharing Physician Office Space
Physicians are sharing office space in an effort to reduce costs associated with owning a practice. If you plan to sublease part of your office space, you need to know the legalities associated with this business model.
Dos and Don’ts of Sharing Medical Practice Office Space
Sharing office space can lead to blending office supplies and staff to reduce expenses. If sharing is not done correctly, you might increase your costs and liability. Here are a few dos and don’ts to avoid cobranding your practice.
Terminate Staff with Caution
Key principles that will help facilitate terminations that bring cost-effective finality to the employment relationship.
How to Retire from Your Medical Practice
If you are a physician nearing retirement, it is important that you plan, discuss, and make contractual agreements that will allow you to accomplish your goals and changing needs.
How A Social Media Policy Can Protect Your Practice
While social media can be a beneficial marketing tool, it is important for rheumatologists to address the proper ways to use this outreach both inside and outside the workplace through a specific media policy
Are Your Ads Violating the Law?
While advertising is a great way to promote your practice, be sure to avoid legal pitfalls