On April 8, 2014, support and updates for Windows XP will no longer be available from or provided by Microsoft. If you use Windows XP in your practice, you soon may become noncompliant under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Is your office being overwhelmed by the number of forms that patients are asking you to complete for insurance, disability, and other purposes? Many physicians are charging a fee for this service. While there is no law that prohibits charging patients for completing forms, there are factors to consider in implementing this practice.

Medical offices either considering or currently using a cloud-based service for data storage, retrieval, and patient access have specific fortifications that need to be addressed with a Business Associates Agreement (BAA).

Sometimes, offering patients a private way to voice their concerns is a fantastic way to get more information on your practice and identify things that can be improved. 

Many state and federal government agencies have mandatory posting requirements for employers. The notices are intended to inform employees of various rights, conditions, and safeguards that have been put in place to create a safe and secure work environment.