The number of patients with high-deductible commercial plans continues to grow. The costs of health insurance premiums are on the rise, which means that employers are likely to eliminate other employee benefits, such as dental benefits. It’s a fact; your patients have to pay more today for their healthcare than ever before. Since 2006 your […]
New Medicare Regulations to Impact Dentists
Medicare enrollment requirements for healthcare providers with patients who have Part D drug plans.
How the Affordable Care Act Impacts Health Insurance Benefits for You and Your Team
A brief overview of how your practice may be affected by the ACA changes to employer sponsored group health plans.
How the Medicare Surtax May Affect You
Two recommendations for reducing your potential tax liability.
Healthcare Payment Options – Utilizing EFTs
Staff time and labor spent interacting with multiple third-party payers for the purpose of collecting a healthcare provider’s charge consumes two-thirds of a full-time equivalent employee per physician according to a study that recently came across my desk. The chart below shows the various tasks that consume the time of this non-clinical staff. Additionally, it is […]
Retirement Plans and Planning: Know Your Responsibilities
Many physicians and dentists who maintain an independent practice have learned that sponsoring a qualified retirement plan through their business can be a great savings tool. Even though the stock market hasn’t performed as they might have desired over the past several years, doctors and owners of healthcare businesses are still able to put good […]