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How to sell a medical practice: A step-by-step guide for physicians
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HR Advice to Protect Your Dental Practice
Share In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management, host Art Wiederman is joined by acclaimed dental attorney Ali Oromchian for a conversation about human resources in dentistry. Ali shares the most common HR mistakes he sees in dental practices, as well as advice for avoiding legal challenges, maintaining compliance, and fostering a positive work environment.
Performance reviews suck. (But they don't have to.)
Why performance reviews matter Just thinking about performance reviews is enough to give most people heart palpitations. They’re supposed to be motivators, but if you’re doing them wrong, they’re judgmental one-offs that are full of bad surprises. Take this approach, and you can expect your employees to be on their very best behavior in the weeks leading up to performance reviews … while frantically sending their résumés to your competitors.
Investing in employees can keep your practice compliant
Unfortunately, dental practices often forget this fundamental truth: Employees are the backbone of any business. The constant shortage of dental professionals can make staffing and managing a practice more complex than ever. To keep employees happy and engaged, you will have to use new strategies to properly invest in these employees and give them the chance to grow and thrive as professionals.
Update your employee handbook to keep current with regulations
Regulations are often confusing and complicated, particularly when they often vary depending on where you're located and the services your practice provides. Regardless of the complexities of running a dental practice in California -- instead of, say, an optometry clinic in Ohio -- you must track changes and communicate with your team to ensure your 2022 employee handbook update is compliant.
HR Laws Dentists Should be Knowledgeable About
scyther5 / iStock / Getty Images Plus Like other industries, dentists also struggle with fundamental human resources issues. Attracting, training and retaining quality employees are some of the key issues that can make or break a business. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with labor law attorney, Ali Oromchian to discuss how to hire, fire and retain people, as well as new labor laws for 2022 that dentists should know about.
Protecting your practice when employees say no to the shot
Managing human resources (HR) issues has never been easy, regardless of industry, and healthcare practices face extra risk. In addition to complying with federal, state, and local employment regulations, you have patient safety and liability risks to consider. Finding balance when it comes to particularly sensitive subjects like vaccination is tricky. Is it legal to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for your employees? If so, is that the right move for your practice?
How Data Breaches Impact Dental Practices During a Pandemic
Data breaches have emerged as a more significant threat and also a more likely threat than on-site break-ins. They are especially troublesome for dental and medical practices, as the theft of patient information has the potential to ruin a practice. Making matters worse is the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic and the contracting economy are ramping up the frequency of digital attacks.
How to Detect Embezzlement in Your Dental Practice
In our current landscape, dentists can be all too trusting when it comes to their team members and just about anyone they come into contact with. However, dentists should be warned that they too can be victimized by what they consider a “trusted team member.” Dentists rarely have the chance to learn the business side of dentistry. So when they become first-time practice owners, they have to trust their instincts and learn the management side of the business on their own.
How to Handle Contractual Disputes in the Dental Office
When you have a business such as a dental practice that involves contracts of any type, there is always the chance that a contractual dispute might one day arise. No one wants to deal with a dispute, but knowing how to handle them in advance will provide you with the confidence you need to prevail. By taking the time to understand common disputes and the reasons behind them, you will be fully equipped to resolve any potential problems that might come your way.
What to Do if You’re Facing a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
No one wants his or her dental practice to be on the receiving end of a wrongful termination lawsuit. However, these types of claims are more frequent than you might expect. First and foremost, if your practice is facing such a suit, do not panic. By taking the time to understand the types of claims that can be made against your practice, the way the legal process works, and future preventative measures, you will be prepared to combat any claims.
How to Respond to Online Patient Reviews to Avoid HIPAA Violations
When growing your dental practice, you probably have considered or dealt with online reviews as part of your social media or communications platforms. But even with the wonderful opportunities that online reviews can provide, certain cautions should be noted to prevent Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violations. There often are misconceptions about what HIPAA violations can be.
Working With an Associate to Buy Your Dental Practice
When you’re ready to sell your dental practice, you want to ensure a smooth transition for you, your patients, and your team. That could mean finding an associate who wants to purchase your practice—ideally one who is compatible with your existing staff and current office setup. If you’re ready to sell your dental practice, there are several key steps to finding the right associate to buy it. Remember, both you and the associate want this transaction to be a success.
How Lawsuits Can Damage Your Dental Practice
Lawsuits can be major distractions for dental practices because of the range of negative consequences that come along with them. For example, they generally involve undesirable financial implications, as well as physical, psychological, and emotional side effects. These lawsuits can stem from many issues and often result in headaches for all parties involved.
Ready or not: New overtime rules may have big implications for your practice
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) released new rules regarding overtime.
Ready or not: New overtime rules may have big implications for your practice
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) released new rules regarding overtime. These new rules will have a big impact on how dentists classify their dental employees and how they pay their employees for overtime worked.
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