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AI can spot an abnormal finding buried in a routine scan — but what happens next often falls through the cracks. See why detection alone isn’t enough, and what practices need to actually close the follow-through gap.
Telehealth is long past being just a pandemic workaround. It’s now a core part of how healthcare practices deliver care. But simply offering virtual visits isn’t enough. The real value comes from how well telehealth is built into everyday operations. If you want to...
A recent deal between the Trump administration and Pfizer is signaling hope to the pharmaceutical industry. Under Trump's Pfizer deal, Pfizer gets an exemption from pharmaceutical-specific tariffs if the company invests in domestic manufacturing. This key deal is...
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is implementing a major overhaul of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 2025. These changes reflect shifting priorities in data...
Independent healthcare practices face a range of challenges in managing payments and maximizing revenue, but recent developments in patient expectations and legislation provide fresh challenges and opportunities. Here’s how independent practices can leverage these...
The cyberattack on Ascension serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities within the healthcare industry as well as the importance of taking proactive measures to safeguard against threats. By prioritizing regular security audits, comprehensive employee training, incident response plans, and strong backup systems, healthcare practices can stay ahead of future attacks.
Electronic Health Records (EHR) deliver enhanced efficiency, improved patient care, and streamlined workflows. However, the implementation of EHR systems is complex and challenging. In this article, we explore common challenges faced during EHR implementation and...
Medical practices face the dual challenge of providing quality patient care while ensuring financial sustainability. Optimizing revenue cycle management – the series of processes that manage patient billing, insurance claims, and revenue collection – is a key...
Healthcare practices rely on prompt payment for provided services to maintain financial health of their business. Point of service collections refer to the process of collecting credit card or cash payments at the time of service, rather than going through a billing...
Medical debt in the United States outpaces student loans, auto loans, and credit card debt. And with more financial responsibility falling on the patient than ever before, healthcare practices are being forced to come up with new ways to collect money owed — for...
When one employee calls off, an entire schedule can unravel. Multiskilling gives contractors a way to get more from the crews they already have. Learn how cross-training reduces downtime, helps with retention, and what to track so it actually saves money.
Claiming Social Security at 62 locks in a smaller check for life, but waiting isn’t always affordable. See how the bridge strategy uses retirement savings to delay benefits, boost your monthly income, and open the door to a smart Roth conversion.
At more than $39 trillion, the national debt can feel too big to grasp. See how it can show up in everyday costs like mortgage payments, student loans, retirement benefits, and small business financing, and why Congress has struggled to address it.
Indianapolis, IN - Daniel L. Kittell, CPA, Managing Partner of MKR CPAs & Advisors, has been named a 2026 Five Star Investment Professional, an honor that recognizes only a select group of financial services professionals in the Indianapolis market for their...
It happens to even the most organized taxpayers; a missed deadline, a late payment. The IRS just rolled out a program that can automatically clear certain penalties without you lifting a finger. See who qualifies and what to do if a notice still slips through.
AI can spot an abnormal finding buried in a routine scan — but what happens next often falls through the cracks. See why detection alone isn’t enough, and what practices need to actually close the follow-through gap.
A 401(k) is a start, not a finish line. Once you’re out of the workforce, you’ll need a plan for turning savings into income, managing taxes, covering healthcare costs, and protecting your legacy. Here’s what a complete retirement plan actually requires.
Key Takeaways: Winning new clients matters, but firms that can't retain them must keep replacing lost revenue before growth is possible. Reliability and follow-through, not just expertise, are what build or break client trust over time. Proactive, consistent...
Key Takeaways: Keeping a gap between income and spending, even as income grows, is the foundational habit behind long-term wealth building. High-interest debt quietly drains money that could otherwise go toward saving and investing — paying it down is one of the best...
Key Takeaways: A Roth conversion moves money from a traditional account into a Roth, taxed now in exchange for tax-free growth and withdrawals later. Converting during a temporarily lower-income year, such as between jobs, can let you convert at a lower tax rate. A...