The final rules for meaningful use qualification are out! Whatever way you feel about it, at least we know what's required. We've seen documents nearly 900 pages long so there's a lot of info to absorb. We have a great article published by the New England Journal of Medicine – if you'd like to review it, just let us know.
Believe it or not, there are other things going on in health care aside from EHR and meaningful use. Click Full Article to continue reading.
What does the 2010 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act mean for you? The Act provides tax incentives for hiring unemployed individuals andextends certain business deductions. So, for business owners, that is good news.
The 1 highlight of the hiring incentitives is payroll tax forgiveness for employers. For every qualified worker hired between February 3, 2010 and January 1, 2011, the employer is exempted from paying the 6.2% Social Security tax for that particular employee. Click Full Article for more details.
For U.S. employers, a recent Supreme Court ruling against the city of Chicago means an increase in the risk of employees filing discrimination actions. The Court's decision extends the time period in which employees can initiate illegal discrimination actions in certain situations. How could this decision put your business or organization at risk? Click "Full Article" to find out.
Because physicians are in a traditionally high-income profession, there is often little sympathy when costs rise. To help alleviate the problem of shrinking revenues, some doctors have added "access fees" for extra services that patients request without expecting to pay for them. To examine this option, click "Full Article."
As a doctor, you're used to juggling a tremendous amount of information that affects your life and the lives of your patients. Handheld technology can make it easier. If you're not familiar with personal digital assistants, take a look at what they might be able to do for your medical practice.
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The final rules for meaningful use qualification are out! Whatever way you feel about it, at least we know what's required. We've seen documents nearly 900 pages long so there's a lot of info to absorb. We have a great article published by the New England Journal of Medicine – if you'd like to review it, just let us know.
Deidra Thomas, CPA, Tax Supervisor
For U.S. employers, a recent Supreme Court ruling against the city of Chicago means an increase in the risk of employees filing discrimination actions. The Court's decision extends the time period in which employees can initiate illegal discrimination actions in certain situations. How could this decision put your business or organization at risk? Click "Full Article" to find out.
Because physicians are in a traditionally high-income profession, there is often little sympathy when costs rise. To help alleviate the problem of shrinking revenues, some doctors have added "access fees" for extra services that patients request without expecting to pay for them. To examine this option, click "Full Article."
As a doctor, you're used to juggling a tremendous amount of information that affects your life and the lives of your patients. Handheld technology can make it easier. If you're not familiar with personal digital assistants, take a look at what they might be able to do for your medical practice.