Biden Signs New $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Legislation into Law As you might imagine, $1.9 trillion covers a lot of ground. Here are the provisions that we believe will be of greatest interest to you. Unemployment BenefitsIf you made less than $150,000 last year, the first $10,200 of unemployment benefits received is tax-exempt. If you have already filed your 2020 federal return, you will need to amend that return to capture a refund. Recovery Rebates$1,400 per single taxpayers including dependents earning less than … [Read More...] about How the COVID Relief Legislation Impacts You
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Patient Engagement With Education–It’s More Than a Handout!
Real Knowledge Is Power Knowledge is power. We must educate the patient and any caregivers. Effective education is not a couple of pages … [Read More...] about Patient Engagement With Education–It’s More Than a Handout!
Optimizing Clinic Flow: We Need Margins
The Effects of Stress We are stressed as individual physicians and individual staff members. Our patients are under multiple … [Read More...] about Optimizing Clinic Flow: We Need Margins
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Emotional Intelligence, Patient Engagement, and the Practice of Medicine
Caring for Patients Patient engagement is the hot topic lately. Caring about an individual person who is your patient helps create meaningful … [Read More...] about Emotional Intelligence, Patient Engagement, and the Practice of Medicine
Fixed Vs Variable Expenses
If you want to improve your financial performance, the first step is understanding what your practice financial statements are telling you. Your … [Read More...] about Fixed Vs Variable Expenses
Case Study: Dr. SR Has a Poor Visit to a Practice Recruiting Him
Dr. SR is interviewing with a midsize practice. He does not know the practice well on a personal level, he has family in the area and is optimistic … [Read More...] about Case Study: Dr. SR Has a Poor Visit to a Practice Recruiting Him
Using Payroll Protection Program Money
The Payroll Protection Program (PPP) is a Small Business Association program funded by the CARES act. It was enacted as part of the federal … [Read More...] about Using Payroll Protection Program Money
The Credentialing Process for Hospitals and Outpatient Centers
Health care facilities of all types, from hospitals to surgical centers, nursing homes or hospice programs, require credentialing for staff providers. … [Read More...] about The Credentialing Process for Hospitals and Outpatient Centers
Great Leaders: Consensus Makers or Dictators?
Got an issue that needs to be dealt with in the office? Everyone does—that’s why we created SBGM. Great leadership requires effective management … [Read More...] about Great Leaders: Consensus Makers or Dictators?
Case Study: Leadership Means Finding the Source of Problems
SQ is a loyal employee who brings a positive attitude and is always on time and willing to help out. Recently, however the office manager found SQ's … [Read More...] about Case Study: Leadership Means Finding the Source of Problems
Coping with COVID-19
Surge ICU Utilizing Sleep Centers & Remote Management of Home PAP Systems Background The disaster that is the COVID-19 pandemic … [Read More...] about Coping with COVID-19
Patient Waitlists
Many patients want an earlier appointment. Many offices have cancellations and no-shows. Often offices use a waitlist to try to solve both problems, … [Read More...] about Patient Waitlists