Practice Management | General/Other

Have You Filed Your Beneficial Ownership Information Report Yet? (Online Only Article)

Missed the BOI report deadline? File by January 1, 2025, to avoid daily penalties up to $591 and criminal charges.

Practice Management | General/Other

Federal Courts Split On FTC Ban On Noncompete Agreements; What To Do Now?

The FTC's noncompete ban affecting 30 million workers faces mixed federal court rulings and is likely headed to the Supreme Court.

Practice Management | General/Other

FBI Warns Of Potential Cyber Threat Attacks – Is Your Practice Ready?

Stay vigilant against cyber threats! The FBI warns dental practices of potential cyber attacks, emphasizing phishing scams and malware risks. Learn how to protect your practice and report suspicious activities.

Practice Management | General/Other

FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements Nationwide; What To Do Now

The FTC recently issued a final rule shaking up the landscape of noncompete agreements nationwide. While exceptions exist, legal battles are looming. Stay tuned for updates on this evolving situation.

Practice Management | General/Other

Court Rules Beneficial Ownership Reporting Law Unconstitutional (Online-Only Article)

A federal judge in Alabama struck down the validity of the Corporate Transparency Act. The government has appealed, so what's next?

Practice Management | General/Other

Take Ten Minutes and Duck a $10,000 Fine (Online-Only Article)

Is ten minutes of your time worth $10,000? We think so! Adhere to the new Corporate Transparency Act now, or it'll cost you!

Practice Management | General/Other

3 More Strategies To Beat The Proposed Ban On Noncompete Agreements

How will you protect yourself from the potential ban on noncomplete agreements? This month, we give you three more ways to do so.

Practice Management | General/Other

In Memorium- Dr. William Charles Blair (1942-2023)

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Charles Blair on November 6, 2023, at the age of 81.

Practice Management | General/Other

More States Banning Noncompete Agreements

While the FTC's proposed nationwide ban on noncompete agreements hasn't yet gone into effect, several states have already taken similar action. How will these changes affect your practice and its value?

Practice Management | General/Other

7 Steps To Prevent Burnout

Burnout is real and it's only getting worse in dentistry. Use these proactive tips to help you boost your health, reduce your stress, and avoid it altogether.

Practice Management | General/Other

How To Sidestep The FTC’s Proposed Ban On Noncompete Agreements

These 6 strategies can protect your practice now, so you can avoid the risk of waiting years for a finalized rule.

Practice Management | General/Other

How Will The Proposed Ban On Non-Compete Agreements Affect Your Practice?

While the FTC's proposal has yet to be approved, the ban includes future as well as current agreements and has far-reaching implications for your transition plan.

Practice Management | General/Other

Doctors Fined For Illegal Response To Negative Online Reviews

Make sure you and your staff are staying HIPPA compliant when responding to negative online reviews.

Practice Management | General/Other

How Long Should You Retain Tax Returns And Other Records?

There are several legal reasons why you need to retain tax returns, financial statements, personnel records, and insurance policies. But retaining these records requires space and costs money. Follow this retention schedule so you don't hold on to them longer than necessary.

Practice Management | General/Other

How To Create An Effective Disaster Survival Plan For Your Practice

What would happen to your practice in the event of a natural disaster? A lack of preparedness could have catastrophic consequences. Follow these 10 steps to make certain your practice can make a hasty recovery and minimize potential losses.

Practice Management | General/Other

How To Protect Your Practice From Payment Fraud (Online-Only)

Payment fraud continues to rise, and the costs keep escalating. Due to advances in hacking technology, it’s easier than ever for fraudsters to remove money from your practice’s bank accounts. Here are 4 ways to protect your practice.

Practice Management | General/Other

Protecting Your Data From Cyber Criminals

Cybersecurity threats are at an all-time high, and your dental practice falls into two groups especially vulnerable to cybercrime: healthcare and small businesses. What can you do to reduce the risk for your practice?

Practice Management | General/Other

How To Properly Compensate Partners For Management Duties

Many business and economic factors are pushing more doctors out of solo practice and into groups, but this creates more practice management complexity for the doctors involved. Here are our tips for compensating partners for their management duties, especially when they’re unequally distributed.

Practice Management | General/Other

How Will The Proposed Medicare Dental Benefit Affect Your Practice?

Congress wants to add a dental benefit to Medicare Part B. Depending on your specialty, this legislation could have a major impact on your practice! Read more to find out why you should contact your congressional representative today.

Practice Management | General/Other

6 Tips For Becoming A Better Negotiator

Being a successful negotiator is a useful life skill that can be learned. Use these tips to improve your negotiating aptitude for both personal and business transactions.

Practice Management | General/Other

10 Steps To Comply With New OSHA COVID-19 Rules

On June 10, 2021 OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) outlining stricter health and safety rules for healthcare employers. Find out what changes your practice should implement to comply with these new rules.

Practice Management | General/Other

How Long Does It Take To Hack Your Password?

Would a hacker be able to crack your password in 5 seconds or 5 years? Find out what increases a password’s security and protect your practice—and your data—from prying eyes.

Practice Management | General/Other

Provider Relief Fund Spending And Reporting Deadlines Extended

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended the PRF reporting and spending deadlines…again. If you received $10,000 or more, make sure you take advantage of this extension by reading which new deadline applies to you.

Practice Management | General/Other

Are You Ready For The Provider Relief Reporting?

If you’re one of the many healthcare providers who received a PRF distribution, the latest rules require that you report how you utilized those funds. Here are the uses that qualify and where to go to register your reporting account.

Practice Management | General/Other

How To Protect Your Practice From The Cybercrime Explosion

The pandemic has created the perfect environment for cybercriminals to attack weary business owners. Review the basics for keeping your practice and your data safe—and the target off your back.

Practice Management | General/Other

How To Share Practice Management Duties In Your Group Practice

Managing a group practice requires collaboration and teamwork from all partners. To ensure the load is equally shared, allocate each of these 8 key areas of management among all partners based on their skillset, interest, knowledge, and experience.

Practice Management | General/Other

Be A Part Of The COVID-19 Solution (Online-Only Article)

State legislatures are pushing dentists up the priority list for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, as the vaccination rollouts lag. Sparking debate, members have reached out with both pros and cons. Editor John McGill shares his perspective.

Practice Management | General/Other

CDC Issues New Testing Guidelines (Online-Only Article)

Keeping your patients and staff healthy is your #1 priority. The CDC released new COVID-19 testing guidelines that could affect your current office protocols—this short update helps keep you informed.

Practice Management | General/Other

How To Reduce Your Risk For A COVID-19 Lawsuit

Suing for COVID-19 damages has sadly become a reality. Follow these 3 steps to limit your legal liability should a staffer, patient, or their family member contract the virus traced back your practice.

Practice Management | General/Other

Seven Benefits From An Attitude Of Gratitude

Being a thankful person offers many advantages; here are just a few that’ll help you experience life with more satisfaction and deeper meaning.

Practice Management | General/Other

7 Steps To Boost Your Immune System And Help Protect Against Viruses

A vaccine for the coronavirus is likely many months away. Along with following other recommended precautions, help boost your immunity by being proactive and taking measures to generally avoid contracting a virus.

Practice Management | General/Other

Use A Password Manager To Protect Your Personal And Practice Data From Loss

Letting your browser store your passwords and log in information for convenience? A seemingly safe idea that leaves you and your practice vulnerable to thieves.

Practice Management | General/Other

Visit Other Practices To Improve Your Own—And Cut Your Taxes

One of your best investments for 2019!

Practice Management | General/Other

Are These Five Cognitive Biases Blocking Your Success?

Getting this perspective can change the way you see, which can change the way you think. And that's the key to becoming even more successful.

Practice Management | General/Other

10 Tips To Protect Your Practice From Costly Phishing Scams

Average statistics suggest 3 out of 4 practices will fall prey to a phishing attack. Avoid becoming a victim with these pointers.

Practice Management | General/Other

Protect Your Practice Against A 50% Loss In Value With A Contingency Plan (Online-Only Article)

Use these tips to prevent the huge stress that accompanies a tragic unplanned event.

Practice Management | General/Other

Ransomware - It's The Biggest Cyberthreat Of The Year; Is Your Practice Protected?

Your dental practice is becoming an increasingly attractive ransomware target. Follow this advice to help avoid a lot of stress and financial loss.

Practice Management | General/Other

How To Cut Your Losses From Natural Disasters (Online-Only Article)

4 often neglected strategies that have the potential to help you recover faster.

Practice Management | General/Other

How Long Should You Keep Your Records? (Online-Only Article)

Save valuable space and forget worrying over what records to keep and what to shred with this specialized retention schedule for dentists and specialists!

Practice Management | General/Other

5 Steps To Protect Your Practice From QuickBooks Phishing Scam Losses

Secrets to avoid being hacked!

Practice Management | General/Other

Protect Your Practice Against the Growing Threat of Ransomware

A recent IBM study revealed that 40% of all spam sent in 2016 contained ransomware attachments and it's a growing problem. Take these five steps to safeguard your practice!

Practice Management | General/Other

Finding Happiness

Expressing thankfulness is the leading cause of happiness!

Practice Management | General/Other

Is Your Cloud Computing HIPAA Compliant? (Online-Only Article)

More practices are shifting information to the cloud to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Here's what you need to know to protect your practice from legal liability.

Practice Management | General/Other

10 Leadership Principles To Achieve Elite Status

CPA and former SEAL Team One Commander gives pointers for success.

Practice Management | General/Other

Solving Common Group Practice Challenges

Does your group practice arrangement maintain fairness among members as well as maximize tax avoidance?

Practice Management | General/Other

How Much Are Unanswered Phone Calls Costing You?

Most first-time prospective new patient calls occur when no one’s there to answer them. The data will shock you!

Practice Management | General/Other

CareCredit Agrees To Refund Card Users

This credit card provider’s misleading terms landed them in hot water. Have any of your patients been affected?

Practice Management | General/Other

How To Allocate Group Practice Management Duties

Learn the “golden rule” for successfully managing your practice's responsibilities.

Practice Management | General/Other

How To Use Invisalign Profitably In Your Orthodontic Practice

Trying to decide when Invisalign is the right choice? Weigh the pros and cons and know how to choose the treatment option that’s best for both the patient AND your practice.

Practice Management | General/Other

Are You A Doctor With A Heart?

Giving back to your community benefits those you serve and boosts staff morale.

Practice Management | General/Other

New Strategies to Boost Treatment Acceptance Rates

Patients’ decisions about accepting treatment are not based solely on its total cost.

Practice Management | General/Other

10 Steps to an Effective Disaster Survival Plan for Your Practice

Failure to prepare for a catastrophe will leave your practice far worse off than if you‘d been prepared.

Practice Management | General/Other

Eight Ways to Reduce Telephone Tie-Ups

Before you consider adding incoming phone lines, try these 8 solutions.