Unclaimed Patient Refunds
Around this time of year, Fluence sends out a letter about submitting unclaimed patient refunds older than three years to the state’s Unclaimed Property division. Along with a formal letter describing the… Continue On +
Salary Increase for Exempt Employees – Effective May 22, 2024
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has amended the Restoring and Extending Overtime Protections rule. The final amendment increases the salary threshold required under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is for… Continue On +
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION ALERT – CYBERSECURITY THREAT
We wanted to make sure our clients received the recent ADA warning of a current cybersecurity threat to dental offices released May 6, 2024, as follows: Current Threat Information from the FBI:… Continue On +
Do Not Be Misled About Annual Reports
These false annual reports notices are being sent out again. Workplace Compliance Services (W.C.S.) has started sending 2024 Annual Reports to Oregon companies. This renewal is not from the State of Oregon… Continue On +
Read this if you accept cash payments and present large cases in your dental practice
Very few doctors are aware of one of the more drastic federal laws connected to receiving cash payments. If your practice receives a cash payment of $10,000 or more from a patient,… Continue On +
Paid Leave Oregon
Paid Leave Oregon benefits started September 3, 2023. Paid Leave Oregon is administered by the Oregon Employment Department. Employees apply online at Frances Online Landing Page (oregon.gov). The Oregon Employment Department will… Continue On +
Two Simple Ways To Deter Fraud And Embezzlement That Take Three Minutes To Check
Here are 2 simple ways to reduce the likelihood of fraud and embezzlement in your practice. In total, these should take 3 minutes out of your day, but can help catch deceitful… Continue On +
Read this if you accept cash payments and present large cases in your dental practice
Very few doctors are aware of one of the more drastic federal laws connected to receiving cash payments. If your practice receives a cash payment of $10,000 or more from a patient,… Continue On +
Accounts Receivable Payment Categories
Fluence is currently reviewing each client’s payment categories used in the practice and will follow up with any recommendations for changes in this area including a daily Accounts Receivable checklist for your… Continue On +
IRA 2022 Vehicles Credits Summary
The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes changes to the credit available for electric vehicles, as well as adding an additional credit for previously owned clean vehicles and for qualified… Continue On +
Paid Leave Oregon
Paid Leave Oregon will begin in 2023. Oregon payroll taxation beings January 1, 2023, and employees may start applying for benefits September 3, 2023. Paid Leave Oregon will be administered by the… Continue On +
Federal Student Loan Debt Relief Applications Can Now Be Submitted
If you qualify under President Biden’s Federal Student Debt Relief Plan you can now submit your application for student loan relief. Please see our October 3, 2022 blog to check for eligibility. … Continue On +