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There Are 3 Things To Look For When Choosing A Medical Doctor’s Insurance Company. First, Choose An Insurance Provider That Offers Ample Coverage For Both You And Your Medical Practice. The Company You Choose Should Offer A Variety Of Coverage Plans That Protect You In The Event Of A Malpractice Claim, Liability Claim, Or Other […]

As a practicing medical professional and business owner, you need a strong team of attorneys that are just a phone call away. While many areas of your medical practice can be outsourced out of state, or even out of the country, the medical legal firm you choose should be a local practice ready to meet […]

There are four important things to consider when choosing a medical legal firm to represent your practice. First, consider your level of comfort in dealing with a particular lawyer or legal team. Make sure you meet in person to assess how comfortable you feel entrusting this particular individual or group with highly personal, sensitive information. […]

Document imaging technology allows you to create, manage, and store electronic files in your medical practice, including digital versions of patient’s medical records. Document imaging reduces paper clutter, frees up office space, and provides an evergreen, electronic copy of the document that can’t be physically destroyed or lost. However, document imaging comes with certain risks […]

Doctor credentialing is the process by which a third party evaluates the history, qualifications, experience, and ongoing education of a practicing physician or healthcare professional. Credentialing allows insurance companies and patients to ascertain the quality of care they can expect to receive from the doctor in question. It also protects patients by verifying any malpractice […]

An important part of being HIPAA-compliant is adhering to provisions laid out by the HITECH Act of 2009. HITECH is an act that was created under HIPAA and expands upon the various protections required to be HIPAA compliant. Here’s what you need to know about the HITECH Act and how it impacts your medical practice: […]

Fraud investigation occurs when a state or Federal agency suspects a medical practice of making fraudulent mistakes in their Medicare and Medicaid billing. A fraud investigator can be hired by a private company, the FBI, or the IRS to investigate possible fraud in your practice. Fraudulent claims and patterns of erroneous medical coding are likely […]