SPOTLIGHT -
Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
Are you biased against your patient but don’t know it?
A doctor’s life experience can negatively affect care for patients.
Medical liability costs on the rise
More than 30% of premiums increased in 2020
What is implicit bias and how does it impact care?
The quick, snap judgements you make about your patients can influence your care decisions and hurt patient outcomes.
How has COVID affected revenue cycle management?
Everything you need to know about the changes the pandemic has had on RCM and what you can do to improve.
Is collateral typically required for a loan to a medical practice?
Will the lender be looking for personal guarantees using physician’s house or other property?
How do lenders view medical practices?
Stability of cash flow plays a crucial role.
PPP loans and practice finance options
Everything you need to know about getting money to help your practice survive
How long will it take to receive money from a private lender?
The type of lender will play a big role in how quickly money appears in your account.
Bias in health care
How you might be hurting your patient outcomes without even realizing it
What can the money from a loan be used for?
Make sure you are on the same page as your lender when it comes to how funds will be utilized.
Large number of hospitals not complying with price transparency rule
A sampling done by Health Affairs shows that many of the largest hospitals aren’t following guidelines and are not in compliance with the CMS rule
Minority groups acceptance of vaccines on the rise
Older adults and those with chronic conditions also more willing to be vaccinated than in the fall
COVID may cause health care workers to leave the field
Stress and burnout from the pandemic may create shortages of qualified workers.
What will a lender look at when deciding whether to make a loan to a practice?
Be prepared to provide a variety of tax, bank, and payroll expenses.
What financing options are available to help a practice survive?
A myriad of choices can help your practice, but be sure to make the right choice for your situation.
How long does it take for a practice to receive PPP money?
The second round of loans is taking longer than the first, so plan accordingly.
What is the biggest drawback to the PPP loans?
Make sure you understand how the staffing requirements will affect the loan forgiveness terms.
Are the PPP loans a good option for practices to get through these tough times?
These low interest loans provide plenty of opportunities, if you follow all the rules.
7 ways to protect your practice from natural disasters
Recent events show that no matter where you live, it’s important to be prepared.
The cyberwar against health care practices
How hackers plan to attack your practice — and what you can do about it
Increase in more expensive hospital stay draws government scrutiny
Office of the Inspector General recommends CMS conduct targeted hospital reviews for possible upcoding violations
Insurance trends physicians need to watch
How will your rates be affected?
6 must-know facts about cybersecurity
Health care breaches affected more than 26 million people last year.
How often should you review your insurance coverage?
If you aren’t reviewing your malpractice and other liability coverage, you may be putting your practice at risk.
Are there liability areas that leave your medical practice vulnerable?
While physicians are focused on COVID, there are other areas that pose grave financial risk to their practices.
How has COVID affected workers compensation costs for medical practices?
Make sure you take these appropriate precautions.
What effect has the rising number of cyberattacks had on cybersecurity insurance rates and coverage?
What does this mean for the average medical practice?
What are the hidden liability risks of telehealth?
Is your practice protected?
Why you shouldn’t cancel insurance as a cost-cutting measure
COVID may have hurt your finances, but the issues of risk remain.
What will telehealth look like in 10 years?
New technology is already hitting the market, but how will it hold up?