Dental providers must implement Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy and security measures into their practices to protect patients’ protected health information from a security breach. Along with implementing measures, a HIPAA point person must be assigned the task of making sure policies and procedures are followed to reduce the chance of a breach… Continue Reading Privacy and security training games
When it comes to data back-up and securing protected health information (PHI), HIPAA has extensive requirements. Continue Reading What’s your data-breach line of defense?
Disclosure of unanticipated events, such as adverse outcomes or medical errors, can be a stressful and complex process. However, timely disclosure that includes emotional support for patients, caregivers and clinicians is an important aspect of patient centered care. Further, the process of disclosure, including analysis of unanticipated events as a quality improvement metric and patient… Continue Reading Checklist: What is your procedure for disclosure of unanticipated events?
Identity theft takes many forms and is often not detected until after a crime is committed. The crime can be financial, false identity or medical in nature. Continue Reading How to prevent identity theft
National Children’s Dental Health Month takes place every February and strives to help children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. This year marks the 75th year of the observance so it is the perfect time to get involved. Here are six fun ways to participate in NCDHM: Sponsor a… Continue Reading Six ways to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month
Whether your company has 5 or 500 employees, it’s important to conduct a regular review of your HR and benefits-related notices, records and procedures to ensure compliance with the law and prevent potential liabilities and employee lawsuits. The checklist below features key steps for evaluating your management practices to help keep your company HR compliant. Continue Reading 5 part HR compliance quick-check: HIRING
Provide oral care to more than 1,300 disadvantaged Wisconsin residents and nearly 200 low-income elderly and disabled individuals?
Assist 10 dental and dental hygiene students pay for their education?
Provide financial support to 16 non-profit dental clinics and programs?
Stand ready to help your fellow dentists through a physical or emotional crisis? Continue Reading In 2015, did you….?
When I was discussing with my family the invitation to consider becoming the next Editor of the WDA Journal, my daughter said “Really? You can’t even type without looking at the keyboard!” My response was “I’m a dentist, not a writer. I would never cut a crown prep while looking at an x-ray, so why would I type and look away from the keyboard?” That’s how my journey began. Continue Reading Notes from an Accidental Editor
You spent your whole life building a successful practice. After all the trial and error and countless hours -you’ve made it! You can see the finish line. Now what? One thing we all get really good at is getting into a rhythm of running our businesses and practices. We focus on setting and achieving goals… Continue Reading 5 things to consider when you’re ready to retire
With a new year upon us, many of us wish that money grew on trees. Even though that’s only a wish, there are small changes you can make for your business to see costs diminish leaving you more money for the important things. Many dentists find significant savings switching from paper-based claims to electronic. Since… Continue Reading What would you do with an extra $3,000 per year?