Medicare Part D: Opt-In/Opt-Out Deadline Extended to February 2017
Healthcare providers can breathe a little easier, as the federal government has once again delayed until February 2017 the requirements that all providers who prescribe under Medicare Part D either “opt in” or “opt out” of Medicare. The “opt in/opt out” requirement has been in effect for other Medicare services since July 2015.
Read MoreI Was Sued. Now What?
It’s late Friday afternoon, and after a long week, you’re looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Your last patient of the day is just leaving, but holds the door for a uniformed officer holding an envelope. The officer walks up to your receptionist, Lisa, and asks for Dr. Miller. Lisa looks expectantly at you and the man asks, “Are you Dr. Miller?” After a hesitant “yes,” you suddenly find the envelope in your hands as the sheriff turns and disappears through the door. You’ve been served with a lawsuit – what do you do now?
Read More7 Essentials for Internal Practice Communication
In larger organizations that employ hundreds or thousands of people, no one assumes that effective internal communication will occur naturally. At business schools as well as in the real world, executives learn that interactions between staff members have a direct bearing on a company’s ultimate success. How well leaders communicate with their teams and how well team members communicate with each other are equally important in smaller organizations, such as endodontic practices. Effective communications result in greater motivation, improved coordination, higher efficiency and increased productivity. As a team leader, you can take steps to upgrade internal communications in your practice.
Read MoreCorporate Q&A: Treloar & Heisel, Inc.
Treloar & Heisel, Inc., is a longtime partner of the AAE and supporter of the endodontic specialty. As one of the AAE’s endorsed vendors, Treloar & Heisel provides members with specialized financial services and advice to guide them through every stage of their careers and into retirement. The Communiqué spoke with Ms. Amy Carbone, marketing director, to learn more about the company and its commitment to endodontists.
Read MoreHow to Avoid a Lawsuit
What really causes claims against endodontists? Generally, the likelihood of being sued is not tied to a particular type of procedure or adverse outcome. You may be surprised to learn that your risk of facing a lawsuit is more closely tied to your relationships with your patients, and as a result, you have more control than you may realize to prevent facing a claim.
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