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New Federal Emergency Family and Medical Leave & Emergency Paid Sick Leave
On March 18, 2020, a new law was passed for workers impacted by COVID-19. The law is called Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and it goes into effect in 15 days. All… Continue On +
You Have Until July 15th to Make Tax Payments, Tax Returns Still Due April 15th
Yesterday the IRS released Notice 2020-17 providing relief from tax payment deadlines due to the COVID-19 emergency. Please note this relief is for tax payments only. This notice does not provide an… Continue On +
What You Need to Know When the COVID-19 Crisis Impacts Your Practice
We understand the concerns you have for the health of your family, team members, patients, and community with the COVID-19 crisis. We also understand your worries about how a slowdown or shutdown… Continue On +
Hire the Right Fit Instead of Hiring to Fill a Position
There is a significant difference between hiring the right fit for your practice and hiring to fill a position. Joe Kraus, CEO of Lime, summed it up well when he said, “The… Continue On +
Planning for a Successful 2020
What needs to happen with your dental practice and team over the next year for 2020 to be considered a great success? As you consider what you would like to accomplish this… Continue On +
Guide More Patients to Schedule for Treatment
The following scenario occurs far too often in dental practices. You diagnose treatment and spend an appropriate amount of time explaining your recommendations, and you leave the operatory certain the patient will… Continue On +
Avoid Disclosing Protected Health Information on Social Media
While it may sound like common sense to not disclose protected health information (PHI) on social media, this important HIPAA guideline may be overlooked while responding to online reviews or posting to… Continue On +
Utilizing Perio Code D4346 Effectively
Starting with the CDT code update in 2017, a new perio code was created: D4346. This code is for scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation. Just because… Continue On +
Steps to Take When the Schedule is Slow
How do you respond when you look at the schedule and see huge openings? While it is normal to be concerned, it is important to not become consumed with worry. There is… Continue On +
Deterring Embezzlement
Imagine for a moment that a generous person placed $1,000 in cash on your desk as a gift, but with the gift came a warning: “There is a 50% chance that someone… Continue On +
State Audit
The State of Oregon is stepping up their income analysis audit techniques. Recently we have seen state agencies, including the State of Oregon, increase their use and scope of the “Bank Deposits”… Continue On +
Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act
The Oregon Workplace Fairness Act was signed into law earlier this year and grows out of the #MeToo movement. It is a broad change and covers all employers in Oregon. What do… Continue On +