Star Date 2020: What Will Your Office Look Like?
By Thomas Ferkovic, R.Ph., MS
Managing Director
Medic Management Group, LLC.
The year 2020 seems so far away (it is not). What will your office look like in the year 2020? Probably very similar to today for many practices. The better question is, what could it be in 2020? Technology in healthcare, i.e., physician practice is accelerating. Gone are the days of the slow, cumbersome electronic medical record. Most practice management and electronic medical records systems are becoming easy to use for you and your patients. New features using mobile technology, kiosks, or home based systems are being developed daily. Read article
Your Volunteer Program - Addressing Organizational Liability
By Sharon Hall, Vice President, Healthcare Risk Specialist
Parker | Smith | Feek
Many not-for-profit organizations rely on volunteers to supplement their labor force. There are many reasons why people donate their time – altruism, a need for social interaction, and fulfilling a court order are a few of these. Whatever the reason, the experience should be mutually rewarding for all parties. Knowledgeable and satisfied volunteers represent your organization well. Read article
Music and Motion Picture Licensing for Healthcare Providers:
It Pays to Play
By Paul Borovay, Attorney
Polsinelli
Many healthcare providers have received cease and desist letters from one or more music and motion picture licensing entities. The letters often allege that a hospital or clinic is playing music or showing movies without a license. Given the remedies available to copyright owners, it is important to determine whether your use constitutes infringement, and, if so, when and how to secure the necessary licenses. Read article
Health Plans Report Solid Financials through June 2018
By David Peel, Publisher and Editor
Washington Healthcare News
Fourteen domestic health plans recently reported financial results through June 30, 2018 with nine reporting a profit and five reporting a loss. See how all the plans did by reviewing our page of Washington State Health Insurance Company Financial Information.