October 15, 2016 marked 40 years since the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) was launched in 1976. It is now the largest inspector general with 1,600 employees and 70 offices and oversees $1 trillion in spending. The HHS OIG is charged with fighting fraud, waste and abuse in federal health care programs—primarily Medicare … [Read more...] about OIG celebrates 40 years of fighting fraud
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Employee workspace
Editor's picks: What's the 'employee experience' like at your medical practice? These 7 ergonomic basics can make your staff healthier and happier How to clean up a messy back office fast … [Read more...] about Employee workspace
Final rule on MACRA released and it’s a pleasant surprise
By Tina Colangelo, MHA bio CMS has finally released its long and highly anticipated final rule MACRA Quality Payment Program. News spread like wildfire as the highly anticipated final rule of CMS's MACRA Quality Payment Program was rolled out. The 2,398 page document shows mercy to all physicians especially those in small practices! Everybody can breathe a sigh of relief; … [Read more...] about Final rule on MACRA released and it’s a pleasant surprise
Pop Quiz: Are you ready for the new FLSA overtime rules?
Effective December 1, 2016, the new FLSA (Fair Labor Standard's Act) overtime rules come into effect and the minimum salary level for non-exempt employees is increasing. What this means for medical practices is that some employees you currently have categorized as exempt might actually qualify for overtime pay. Under the new rules, to be categorized as exempt, employees must … [Read more...] about Pop Quiz: Are you ready for the new FLSA overtime rules?
Are a third of your employees looking for their next jobs?
Known as "Continuous Candidates," more than one-third (37%) of employees across the globe are always looking for their next job opportunity, finds a global study of job seekers conducted by ManpowerGroup Solutions, part of ManpowerGroup. With employee churn becoming increasingly costly for companies, it is more important than ever for employers to step up their efforts to … [Read more...] about Are a third of your employees looking for their next jobs?
The Office Manager’s Guide to Understanding
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About Your Presenter
Brenda M. Clarke, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, Partner, Seigneur Gustafson LLP
Ms. Clarke is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) with the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts and holds the AICPA specialty designations of Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified in Financial Forensics. She is also a Certified Public Accountant and has … [Read more...] about The Office Manager’s Guide to Understanding
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Holy Data Security Breach, Batman!
Editor's picks: Cybersecurity and social media top compliance concerns Are you still complacent about mobile security risks? Emailing and texting patients: how to keep it legal and safe … [Read more...] about Holy Data Security Breach, Batman!
Decoding workplace personality conflicts
By Lynne Curry bio No one told you when you accepted a medical office manager job that your primary role would be that of peacemaker. You thought you'd be overseeing systems and finances; that the major hiccups you'd have to resolve would be ones involving computers and upset patients. Not even close. Instead, you put out people fires daily. The players There's … [Read more...] about Decoding workplace personality conflicts
Improper data removal and poor enforcement of data retention policies create the ‘perfect storm’ for data breaches
Data breaches, such as those that struck Sony Pictures in 2014 and Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca in 2016, are a daily reality and wreak havoc on organizations. And according to the Delete vs. Erase: How Companies Wipe Active Files study recently released by Blancco Technology Group, the use of improper data removal methods and the poor enforcement of data retention … [Read more...] about Improper data removal and poor enforcement of data retention policies create the ‘perfect storm’ for data breaches
Increasing productivity
Related reading: 3 bonus formulas that boost staff productivity Not enough time in the day? Here are four good ways to find new minutes 10 tested ways to make your staff meetings more interesting and productive … [Read more...] about Increasing productivity