Tag: purpose
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HIPAA “Beefing-Up” Enforcement
Is your practice at risk? Are your HIPAA forms and procedures in compliance? Most physical therapy practices are falling short and don’t even know it. HIPAA regulations are serious and not just mere technical compliance anymore. Patient privacy and protecting health information is a hot topic today and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said they will strengthen…
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How Do I Compete Against Hospital-Physician-Corp Monopoly Attempts?
It sucks when Goliath doesn’t play fair. In every industry, there will be bigger players trying to leverage their resources to gain an advantage–this is not new. So it is with our industry. Corporations, hospitals and physicians will try and steer patients to their therapy services, and rightfully so. I acknowledge that there is an…
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Top 3 Policies You Must Have for Your Practice
Do you need a big thick folder on your shelf…collecting dust (aka Policies and Procedures manual)? I remember when I started my first practice in 1997 and was struggling. In desperation I went to past instructors for help and they would give me their policy and procedure manual saying, “Put your name and address on…
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Why are reimbursements declining and patient premiums increasing?
United Healthcare CEO made the Forbes Highest Paid CEO’s list in 2012. Making over $48,000,000 in just one single year. Go to Forbes list. I’m not against people making money in this country. Many make millions every year and it’s ok with me. It’s HOW insurance company CEO’s make their money that is appalling. The…