Physicians’ offices are hotbeds of patient information – not just medical records, but insurance and other financial data – that must be kept secure.  The amount of data is increasing, and so are incidences of information pilfering, identity theft, and fraud.  At the same time that the amount of recorded data is going up, medical practices are becoming increasingly large as doctors create partnerships to better serve their patients and conserve expenses.  (more…)

Back in 1992 OSHA enacted the Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) and Hazard Communication Standards.  At the time Practice Managers became well familiar with the regulations, filled out the appropriate forms and did what was necessary to come into compliance. And then most practices likely forgot about them.

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“Branding” is a great way to improve any medical practice. Yet, physicians may not be that skilled in the areas of marketing and public relations. That is where a savvy Practice Manager or Office Manager comes into play.  As the main point of contact between the medial practice and the public, the PM can be crucial in establishing and maintaining the brand identity for the office and the physician within.

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