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Practice Pearls: Disaster Checklist

Staff  |  May 9, 2012

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

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  May 8, 2012

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

David Wayne Smith, DED DABPS, FACFE, Jeffrey Lisse, MD, John Polle, BFA  |  April 6, 2012

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

Staff  |  April 6, 2012

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

Staff  |  April 6, 2012

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

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  April 6, 2012

Key principles that will help facilitate terminations that bring cost-effective finality to the employment relationship.

How to Retire from Your Medical Practice

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  March 8, 2012

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

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  February 3, 2012

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?

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  January 13, 2012

While advertising is a great way to promote your practice, be sure to avoid legal pitfalls

Put It in Writing

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  August 1, 2011

Hiring a physician extender involves more than a handshake

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