The disaster that is the COVID-19 pandemic will leave large numbers of chronically ill patients requiring treatment for lung scarring, neurologic conditions, and more for many years to come. A system already failing many and under-delivering to most will be further taxed. The present crisis is exposing some of the many deficiencies in our system and revealing the need for a sweeping transformation of health care delivery. For years, technology has been pushed into medicine. Often these software systems and devices were created … [Read More...] about Technology Needs to Solve Problems—Not Amplify Them
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Case Study: The New Practice Administrator
PM has been with a practice for 18 months. He has great credentials and can handle the finances, regulatory requirements, and computer … [Read More...] about Case Study: The New Practice Administrator
Personal Cybersecurity Tips 2021
Physicians and practice managers are constantly reminded by the media about how important cybersecurity is to their medical practice. The … [Read More...] about Personal Cybersecurity Tips 2021
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Coping with COVID-19
Surge ICU Utilizing Sleep Centers & Remote Management of Home PAP Systems Background The disaster that is the COVID-19 pandemic … [Read More...] about Coping with COVID-19
Real Engagement: Love Your Patients
Liking Patients Dr. JS likes his patients – Fantastic! It is wonderful when we like our patients. Dealing with people you like makes the day … [Read More...] about Real Engagement: Love Your Patients
Pedestals are for Statues Shared Respect Builds Relationships
Can a doctor be a hero? Definitely. What about a nurse? Absolutely! But, let's not forget everyone else who may perform heroic actions or in … [Read More...] about Pedestals are for Statues Shared Respect Builds Relationships
What Do Physicians Need to Know About Website Development?
Just like physicians, web developers have their own specialized jargon, including terms like responsive design, search engine optimization … [Read More...] about What Do Physicians Need to Know About Website Development?
The Perils of Phishing—Hook, Line, and Sinker
Phishing is a type of cyberattack using email to trick someone into divulging personal information, including passwords. Health care phishing is … [Read More...] about The Perils of Phishing—Hook, Line, and Sinker
How the COVID Relief Legislation Impacts You
Biden Signs New $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Legislation into Law As you might imagine, $1.9 trillion covers a lot of ground. Here are the provisions … [Read More...] about How the COVID Relief Legislation Impacts You
Using Payroll Protection Program Money
The Payroll Protection Program (PPP) is a Small Business Association program funded by the CARES act. It was enacted as part of the federal … [Read More...] about Using Payroll Protection Program Money
Red Flags for Medical Practice Embezzlement
Neither physicians nor practices want to believe that embezzlement can happen to them. Yet, embezzlement has happened, can happen, and will continue … [Read More...] about Red Flags for Medical Practice Embezzlement
Because We’ve Always Done It This Way Doesn’t Work!
Follow These Four Steps to Stay Out of the Rut We Hear It All the Time “Because we’ve always done it that way.” We hear it all the time. In … [Read More...] about Because We’ve Always Done It This Way Doesn’t Work!