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  • Data Security: Protecting Against Insider Threats

    Medical offices need to be concerned about online security for two reasons: first, patients take their privacy seriously, and secondly, physicians have a legal obligation to do so.

  • Multilingual Signage in Your Office

    If English is your primary language, you may not think of including signage in another language in your medical office. But you are not only legally required to do so, it also makes patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) feel more comfortable with you and more positive about your practice. 

  • Planning for Physician Retirement

    When it comes to physician retirement, you can never start planning too soon. From your office to your medical records, there are many things to consider. In fact, some experts recommend making preparations at least five years out, especially when it comes to medical office leases.  

  • Are You Vulnerable to Lawsuits, Part I

    This is the first of a two-part series on legal issues affecting your medical practice. In this article, you will learn about the types of legal issues you could potentially face and the steps you can take to minimize the risk of a lawsuit.

  • Q&A with Authors of “31½ Essentials for Running Your Medical Practice”

    The recently published book 31½ Essentials for Running Your Medical Practice  has been hailed as a "must-read" for physicians in private practice. Medical Office Today spoke with the authors, Drs. John Guiliana and Hal Ornstein, to get their perspective on why the book is important and what it can provide for medical practices.