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Yes, You Can Schedule Odd-Timed Appointments In Outlook
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Root Out Medical Office Fraud: Limit Cash Access & Look for ‘Fraud Triangle’
Embezzlement is a depressingly common problem for medical offices, with Healthcare Management Systems reporting that three out of four physicians
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Real estate is a popular way to hide money, as recent events like the Panama Papers showed. While investing in
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Medical Necessity and Your Practice: It’s More Than Just ‘Doctor’s Orders’
A quick Google search for the term “medical necessity” doesn’t turn up anything you don’t already know. In fact, most
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CDBGs: Low-Cost Ticket to Historic Properties Restoration
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) may be under attack at the federal level, but they still remain a key avenue
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Mobile Tech Can Transform Healthcare—and Expose Patient Records
The medical community has embraced the use of portable devices in health care settings—smartphones, tables, and laptops—both for personal and
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Does Your Company Have a Blanket Marijuana Use Prohibition? It’s Time to Revisit
As pot gains legitimacy, employees may now qualify for ADA protections for medical use As you’re likely already well aware,
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Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections: Curb Antibiotics and Boost Handwashing
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on any given day, about one in 25 hospital patients
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