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Attacking prescription abuse from all angles
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, one-third of Americans suffer persistent pain that can last from weeks to years. But with physicians increasingly being held liable when patients
Private practices leak 15% of profits
For the 50 percent of U.S. physicians currently running private practices, making payroll each month, let alone keeping their doors open, has become a widespread struggle. As a recent column from
Meds, vaccines, payments: Should physicians ever say never?
Practices face tough decisions these days that deal with how to treat patients in regards to addictive medications, vaccinations, and payments upon services. Increasingly, practice managers must
Office manager embezzles $1.2M over 11 years
A news story out of North Carolina proves that regular audits may not be enough to prevent embezzlement, and that longtime medical office employees aren't necessarily trustworthy. According to The
Docs turning away obese patients to cut risk
Citing several challenges and risks of treating obese women during pregnancy, a number of OB/GYNs in South Florida have set weight limits as a criterion for acceptance of new patients. According to a
Medical marijuana: Risk management tips
Fifteen states and Washington, D.C., now have laws permitting the use of medical use of marijuana, and physicians nationwide are allowed to recommend it for eligible patients, thus leading to a
Non-payment for hospital-acquired illnesses is top risk management priority
So, as we move into 2010, what are the professional worriers worried about? Top challenges include coping with non-payment for hospital-acquired conditions, creating effective event reporting systems
