OSHA requires all staff to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary to protect against exposures to hazardous or infectious substances. But many staff forego safety for the sake of comfort and convenience, which can lead to penalties if the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) comes knocking.

Does the thought of digitizing all your patient files make your head swim? Well, electronic medical record (EMR) systems aren't going away, so your office should learn how to manage the process and dive in with both feet.

The most critical step in collecting for services rendered is gathering correct information at the front end of the transaction-when the appointment is made and when the patient checks in. Although it may seem elementary, doing so is one of the most important and frequently overlooked principles of collections.

Several fraudulent health insurance companies sell coverage ranging from traditional health plans to health savings accounts that scam individuals and providers out of millions of dollars.

Money may make the world go round, but mileage is what makes getting around the world cost a lot less. As a doctor, you likely travel for medical conferences or perhaps altruistic work purposes, but do you take advantage of all of the personal perks that business travel can offer?

Picture this: Your chief financial officer or partner tells you, "We value you and your hard work, but for economic reasons, we need to cut your pay by $2,400 per year." What do you do?