Independent Contractor or Employee? How the Dynamex Decision Affects Your Practice
July 14, 2019
Thanks to a landmark 2018 decision, you may need to take a second look at how you classify your workforce (or how you’re classified yourself).
Marijuana and the Workplace: 7 Things for Illinois Employers to Know
July 4, 2019
Learn how the new Illinois law legalizing recreational cannabis will apply to employees in your healthcare practice.
Preventing Healthcare Workplace Violence
June 14, 2019
As instances of healthcare workplace violence have increased in recent years, many practice managers are left asking: how do we protect ourselves?
When Can I Terminate an Employee at my Practice?
February 5, 2019
Terminating employees is risky and costly. If done incorrectly, the termination can create legal liability for the practice. We explore what a medical practice should consider before letting an employee go.
Sexual Harassment in Healthcare in the #MeToo Era
January 12, 2019
The healthcare industry is plagued with sexual harassment claims. We offer tips to protect your patients, your employees, and your practice.
The Takeaway From CMS 2019 Proposed Physician Payment Rule
July 27, 2018
On July 12, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) issued its annual proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2019. Several key changes are included in this proposal, the most exciting of which is a...
Overwhelmed with employees’ vacation requests? Erin Jackson shares tips with NCR Silver.
July 26, 2018
The first vacation request passed across your desk months ago. Then another… and another… And a last-minute request for a child’s out-of-state summer sports event, or a college tour, or just some special family time. As...
5 Things Healthcare Providers are Doing Wrong on Social Media
July 1, 2018
Are your social media practices compliant with HIPAA and other medical privacy laws? If you’re not careful, that seemingly harmless post can land you in hot water. Avoid these five common mistakes healthcare professionals make on social...
How do I know if my employer can enforce my noncompete agreement?
June 9, 2018
Many Illinois doctors and healthcare providers do not take the time to review their existing employment contracts before leaving to start a new practice. This can be problematic if these contracts contain restrictive covenants, or “noncompete”...
5 Things to Do Before Buying a Healthcare Practice
May 25, 2018
#1 – Review the books. Personally evaluate all liabilities and assets. This helps you understand how much business is necessary to sustain the practice, how adequately (or inadequately) employees are compensated, whether patient accounts are sent...