Although some might think they’re helping an uninsured friend or family member by sharing their health insurance card, this practice essentially amounts to identity fraud with permission.

There are a variety of resources available for victims of traditional identity theft, from credit monitoring services to law enforcement assistance.

Approximately 80% of medical records contain inaccurate information, posing serious health risks for patients. Many physician practices and health systems simply do not update medical records on a regular basis, thus leaving them incomplete.

Several years have passed since HIPAA was enacted. After the initial push to get your office compliant, you need to ensure that your office doesn’t become careless and is continuing to follow HIPAA policies.

Dramatic increases in prescription drug abuse, the use of electronic health records, and adhering to HIPAA can create headaches for physician practice administrators as they try to maintain patient privacy.

Foiling the drug-seeking patient involves more than the physician. It’s a collaborative effort that’s a clinical and practice-management issue.

If a police officer pulls you over—and you both know full well you were speeding—he or she typically asks, “Do you know why I stopped you?” The officer is trying to elicit an admission of guilt from you, such as, “But officer, I was only going eight miles over the limit.” That is self-incrimination, and as Miranda makes clear, you have the right to remain silent because what you say can and will be used against you.

A metaphorical elephant had taken up residence at North Scottsdale (AZ) Family Medicine. Rumors were swirling around the practice that the organization favored physically fit employees. But when Charlene Burgett, administrator, caught wind of the gossip, she took action.

Physicians in group practice are concerned about profitability. Indeed, their compensation formulas focus heavily—often totally—on producing revenue.