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12.23.13
Patient Kiosks May be the Wave of the Future
In the future, patients may never need to check in with a receptionist to begin a physician visit. Instead, they will go to a computer station or pick up a tablet and check in electronically to verify their personal information, determine insurance eligibility and identify medication or allergy changes. A kiosk can help streamline the front office, enhance clinical accuracy, and reduce billing errors and denied claims when connected to Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and practice management systems.
11.13.13
Handle With Care: Consider an Accountable Plan for Employee Expenses
There are distinct tax advantages to having a plan for employee expense reimbursements and allowances that is “accountable” in the eyes of the IRS. But it is still a decision every practice must make for itself. This blog describes the kinds of expenses that are reimbursable and how to document them.
10.03.13
Are You Ready for “Play or Pay” Under the Health Care Act?
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires large employers to offer comprehensive and affordable health care coverage to employees and their dependents or risk a penalty. This article discusses what a “large” employer is and the degree of coverage that’s necessary to avoid penalties.