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Best Practices in Medicine
Orlando Health recognized nationally for patient discharge programs
Right out of the gate, Orlando Health was recognized nationwide for its successes in Transition Services, only a year after the healthcare system launched the program. VHA Inc., a national network of not-for-profit healthcare organizations, selected the organization’s model to serve as a roadmap to others.
LYNNE JETER |
The Tax Man Cometh
As has been oft quoted and misquoted, life’s two certainties are death and taxes. While we certainly wouldn’t presume to predict the former … for most of us, it’s a pretty sure bet that it is once again time to prepare for the latter.
CINDY SANDERS |
HPV Prevention and Policy
Don’t let vaccination controversy impede progress, expert says
Earlier this year, following a debate among candidates seeking the Republican nomination for president of the United States, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R- Minn., blurted out on national television that she thought the vaccine used to ward off cancer-causing human papillomavirus posed a physical threat to the pre-teen girls for whom it is intended.
JEFF WEBB |
Knocking Cancer
FCS continues growth as nation’s leading privately-owned oncology practice
In an era of much uncertainty in healthcare, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is experiencing the most rapid growth in the company’s nearly 30-year history.
LYNNE JETER |
Save Money in Taxes and for Retirement
The best time to do tax planning and look at ways to save money in taxes is before the end of the year. This is also the time to set up a retirement plan or to make sure your retirement plan is being fully funded for the year.
DON THOMAS, CPA |
Managing Risks VII
Using the scientific method to address non-clinical risk management issues concerning incident reports
Incident reports often strike fear in the hearts of healthcare providers and administrators. Just the thought of the primary – many times the only – data-gathering tool of risk management in a formal, written incident report
LYNNE JETER |
Get Ready…Set…Tax!
Year-end tax planning is a necessity this year. Although current tax rates are scheduled to remain in effect through 2012, the unexpected may happen as Congress and the White House tackle to shrink the federal
DALIA CANTOR |
Tuning In
Physicians First CEO Leslie Witkin to host 2012 Healthcare Policy & Coding Update conferences
As of Jan. 1, physicians who haven’t upgraded their computer system while also not working with an outside agency capable of utilizing HIPAA 5010 won’t get paid—by any payer. The change marks one of many significant adjustments hitting physician practices in 2012.
LYNNE JETER |
RX for the Bottom Line
The Downside of Upcoding
You might not think upcoding is an issue we should worry about, but research shows it affects the entire medical community.
MINERVA DEJESUS and AURIANA REYES |
Joint Commission Controversy
Critics say list is skewed of hospitals named top performers on key quality measures
The big boys aren’t necessarily thrilled about the Joint Commission’s first-ever list of top performing hospitals on key quality measures.
LYNNE JETER |
Negotiating Medical/Dental Leases
The decision to lease office space is an important financial and business decision that requires consideration and competency.
FRANK RICCI |
A Geriatric Anesthesia Subspecialty?
Experts weigh in on challenges of anesthetizing the elderly
“People are never more alike than they are at birth, nor more different or unique than when they enter the geriatric era.”
SHARON H. FITZGERALD |
Jeffrey P. Rosen, MD
Surgeon, Orlando Orthopedic Center
Jeffrey Rosen will tell you that one of the most formidable challenges of his life has been to strike a balance between the demands of his career as an orthopedic surgeon, and the demands of his family. Now, at age 58, the father of four grown children can say with confidence that his biggest challenge also is his biggest success.
JEFF WEBB |
Does Your Practice Need a Check Up?
Regulations are popping up at every turn. What does all this mean to you and your practice? Not only must you comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), there are other regulatory agencies peaking over your shoulder.
BOBBI GOVANUS |
Maximum CPT® Allowable Every Time
Most experts agree that the contractual relationships between healthcare providers and managed care organizations (MCO’s) have not matured as expected from a strategic, financial, or operational perspective. In fact, the integrity and longevity of many managed care contracts has deteriorated.
DANA R. BELLEFOUNTAINE JR. |
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