By Mike O'Brien bio Department of Labor enters final stage of update to ‘regular rate’ rule under FLSA. As we have discussed previously in these updates, the Department of Labor has been working to update the definition of “regular rate” of pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The regular rate is used to calculate overtime pay. The rule has not been updated in half a … [Read more...] about Department of Labor enters final stage of update to ‘regular rate’ rule under FLSA
Compliance
5 essential steps to ensure an effective HIPAA program
By Danika Brinda bio HIPAA Compliance is a term that is often thrown around the healthcare industry; however, I commonly ask myself: Is the meaning of HIPAA Compliance the same throughout the industry? The answer is NO! Walking into a healthcare organization in the last month, the HIPAA Privacy Officer was excited to tell me that they are fully HIPAA compliant and … [Read more...] about 5 essential steps to ensure an effective HIPAA program
Are you “aggressive” or “assertive”? Take this quick self-evaluation and find out
To manage people, a manager has to be assertive. But be aware that there's a strong difference between being assertive and being aggressive, says Judy Belmont, MMF, LPC, a psychotherapist and workplace wellness trainer in Philadelphia. The assertive manager sets limits and enforces standards. Every manager has to do that. If the rules aren't enforced, or if there are no … [Read more...] about Are you “aggressive” or “assertive”? Take this quick self-evaluation and find out
Job interviews: how to ask personal questions without committing discrimination
The job interview process is a breeding ground for discrimination complaints. One common mistake: asking job applicants inappropriate questions about their nationality, marital status, religion, disabilities and other characteristics that discrimination laws ban you from considering when making hiring decisions. Applicants on the receiving end of such questions are apt to … [Read more...] about Job interviews: how to ask personal questions without committing discrimination
10 Tips for Safely Navigating Maternity Leave of Absence
By Paul Edwards bio As employers and managers, all of us, at one point or another, will have an employee who is or becomes pregnant and needs to take a Maternity Leave of Absence (LOA). In fact, some of the most frequently asked questions we get here at CEDR HR Solutions revolve around what an employer is required by law to provide to their pregnant employees. Common … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Safely Navigating Maternity Leave of Absence
Could your boss be the next Dr. Oz?
The medical practitioners in your office are more than knowledgeable; they are thought leaders in their respective fields. So why not share their expertise, and market the practice in the process? Seeking information People actively seek medical information. Indeed, medical websites are among the most highly used sites on the Web, books by physicians and other medical … [Read more...] about Could your boss be the next Dr. Oz?
Compliance officers must establish credibility with consistent, well-documented decision-making
One of the tougher issues a non-lawyer compliance officer faces is a challenge to their decisions and recommendations by other members of the management team. This happens more often when the person is new to the company or the position. In a large proportion of these challenges, the challenger cites a lawyer's comments or an interpretation they saw in a newsletter or on the … [Read more...] about Compliance officers must establish credibility with consistent, well-documented decision-making
What every medical office manager needs to know about the Sunshine Law
Another product of the Affordable Care Act, the Sunshine Law (also called Open Payments) begins implementation this year. The law requires manufacturers and group purchasing organizations publicly report certain transfers to or transactions with physicians. The goal is transparency and avoiding improper influence of physician's prescribing practices. Physicians should make sure … [Read more...] about What every medical office manager needs to know about the Sunshine Law
HIPAA extends to gossip as well as to searching out dirt on an ex-spouse
Getting staff to maintain patient confidentiality goes much further than getting them to protect electronic data. A significant risk for offices is just plain talk. A staffer tells a friend about a patient's condition. Or there could be actual malice where a staffer looks up information on an ex-spouse. Or there could be innocent talk where a staffer in one office tells a … [Read more...] about HIPAA extends to gossip as well as to searching out dirt on an ex-spouse
2018 MGMA conference inspires practice leaders to transform the healthcare industry
By Lisa A. Eramo, MA Leadership, operational best practices, healthcare consumerism, population health management, and value-based care were among the many topics discussed at the 2018 Medical Group Management Association's (MGMA) annual conference in Boston Sept. 30 through Oct. 3. The event included an amalgam of thought-provoking sessions, each of which reiterated the … [Read more...] about 2018 MGMA conference inspires practice leaders to transform the healthcare industry