Employers Must Notify Employees of Exchange Option by October 1, 2013
Beginning January 1, 2014, individuals and employees of small businesses will have access to insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) health insurance exchanges (Exchanges). Open enrollment under the Exchanges will… Continue On +
Employee Manuals – Don’t Put a Target on Your Back
Dental staff management starts with an effective employee manual. Unfortunately, a number of doctors place a target on their back when they hand out employee manuals that are poorly written and outdated. … Continue On +
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
Section 3 of the “Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)” previously defined “marriage” as a legal union between one man and one woman who are husband and wife, as well as a “spouse”… Continue On +
The Golden Rule
Growing up my mom always taught me to treat others the same way I wanted to be treated. I was a little kid, so she usually said this after I was trying… Continue On +
Use QuickBooks’ Tools — and Common Sense Procedures — To Prevent Financial Fraud
You work hard for your money. Strong internal controls can keep it from disappearing unnecessarily. You trust your employees or you wouldn’t have hired them. That’s what everyone says as they watch… Continue On +
Employing a Family Member
A way to reduce the overall family tax bill is by employing family members through your business, which allows you to shift income to them and provide them with employment benefits. Employing… Continue On +
Motivate by Making a Difference
One effective way to motivate a dental team is to show them how they make a difference. When your team understands how their actions positively affect patient care, overall teamwork, and the… Continue On +
The Damaging Effects of Denial
What do we gain by ignoring a problem? Does the denial of a conflict or challenge make it go away? Consider major manufacturing companies such as Toyota and General Electric. Both have… Continue On +
Avoid the Dental Tug-of-War
When a dental patient comes in for a perio maintenance visit, can you bill the insurance company for a regular cleaning? How about when a patient receives a comprehensive exam, can you… Continue On +
Speaking the Patient’s Language
Imagine if an exterminator informed you, after inspecting your house, that you had isopterans. What would you ask next? Let’s assume the exterminator noticed a puzzled look on your face, so he… Continue On +
Fee on Insurance Policies to Support Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
The Affordable Care Act establishes a private, nonprofit Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) that is responsible for conducting comparative clinical effectiveness research and providing information to help health care providers evaluate and… Continue On +
Steer Clear of De-Motivation
If you want to improve morale in your dental practice, you need to not only consider how to motivate your team, but you also need to recognize habits that de-motivate them. Too… Continue On +