Aggressive Anti-fraud Measures Put Rheumatologists under the Spotlight
November 15th 2012Claims-based analysis using powerful algorithms, predictive sampling by aggressive ZPICs, a focus on disguised kickbacks, prepayment reviews that effectively freeze billing, and other anti-fraud measures add up to a challenging regulatory environment for rheumatologists.
Waco, Texas III: ...Where the Columbian Mammoths Roam
November 13th 2012At Baylor University you can see the skeletons of 19 Columbian Mammoths that crossed into North America and drowned in a flash flood 68,000 years ago. Plus, there's a 19th century historic village, including doctor's buggy and hearse.
Weak Passwords Put Practice Data at Risk
November 12th 2012Should someone break into a medical practice's system because of a weak password, the practice would be in violation of HIPAA if patient data became exposed. Since most adults already have five or more passwords to remember, they choose weak, easy-to-remember passwords that put the practice at risk.
Obama Re-Elected: One Way to Still Make Money
November 8th 2012Post-election people are trying to figure out what will happen going forward and how it will affect them. In this uncertainty, there's a strategy gutsy investors can take advantage of to make some money. Be forewarned - disaster investing is not for the faint hearted.
Markets Tank Day After Obama's Re-Election
November 7th 2012The stock market may have no loyalty to either Republicans or Democrats, performing mostly the same no matter which party is in the White House, but the Dow is tanking the day after President Barack Obama was re-elected. However, the poor performance has more to do with timing than Obama.
The Possible Implications of the Fiscal Cliff
November 7th 2012Now that President Obama has been re-elected he has to face the upcoming fiscal cliff, which could possibly push the country into another recession. Here are tax changes to watch as the year comes to an end, as well as what the president plans to do.