Medical Office Manager

Employee benefits

Six key questions arising from the Trump/ACA executive order

Milliman, Inc., a global consulting and actuarial firm, has compiled six questions for consideration by healthcare stakeholders about the Trump Administration's recent executive order, which gives a sweeping command to the leaders of the new administration to unwind certain aspects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)—especially those components deemed … [Read more...] about Six key questions arising from the Trump/ACA executive order

Anxious millennials seek stability and opportunity to make a difference

Want to retain your millennial staff members? Offer them stability and the chance to contribute to a good cause. A turbulent 2016—punctuated by terror attacks in Europe, Brexit, and a contentious US presidential election—appears to have rattled millennials' confidence, according to Deloitte's sixth annual Millennial Survey. They indicate they're less likely to leave the … [Read more...] about Anxious millennials seek stability and opportunity to make a difference

Pregnancy discrimination: don’t let good intentions get you in trouble

By Paul Edwards  bio Chances are, you would never intentionally discriminate against a pregnant employee, and your doctor(s) and team probably feel the same way. But it can be easy to unintentionally discriminate. When it comes to pregnancy discrimination lawsuits, the road to court is usually paved with good intentions. Do all practices need to worry about … [Read more...] about Pregnancy discrimination: don’t let good intentions get you in trouble

American workers struggling to make ends meet

Three-quarters of Americans (75 percent) are living paycheck to paycheck to make ends meet, according to a survey from CareerBuilder, a global leader in human capital solutions. Thirty-eight percent of employees say they sometimes live paycheck to paycheck, 15 percent say they usually do, and 23 percent say they always do. While making ends meet is a struggle for many … [Read more...] about American workers struggling to make ends meet

Study of 20 years of employee benefits trends finds important changes

Over the past 20 years, employers have increased and decreased benefits strategically in response to the needs of the workplace and employees, as well as to economic and technological changes. And some of these changes have been significant. So finds "2016 Employee Benefits: Looking Back at 20 Years of Employee Benefits Offerings in the U.S.," a recently released report from … [Read more...] about Study of 20 years of employee benefits trends finds important changes

Less than half of U.S. workers believe their employer supports a healthy lifestyle

Despite the prevalence of workplace wellness efforts, only one-third of American workers say they regularly participate in the health promotion programs provided by their employer, according to a new survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. Additionally, less than … [Read more...] about Less than half of U.S. workers believe their employer supports a healthy lifestyle

Exempt employee salary rules just changed: are you ready?

By Paul Edwards  bio Medical practice owners and office managers are about to face a tough transition. The minimum salary at which an employee may qualify as "exempt" from overtime pay has just been changed to $47,476 per year by the Department of Labor—and by December 1, 2016, all businesses must comply. What's changing, and why? Under the old Fair Labor Standards … [Read more...] about Exempt employee salary rules just changed: are you ready?

EEOC issues final rules on employer wellness programs

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination, has issued final rules that describe how Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) apply to wellness programs offered by employers that request health information from … [Read more...] about EEOC issues final rules on employer wellness programs

Model Policy: Recognition and social functions

Why you need this policy: From time to time your medical practice may wish to recognize staff members' milestones, achievements, and/or special occasions. How this policy helps you: This policy will ensure that guidelines are established and that all staff members receive appropriate and equal recognition. How to use this policy: Modify this model policy as necessary for … [Read more...] about Model Policy: Recognition and social functions