MKR Blog
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...
The Covid-19 pandemic propelled the healthcare industry into telemedicine almost overnight. Now, more than two years later, doctors and health care practices and organizations are able to take a breath and consider how to optimize virtual visits for patients and...
Key Takeaways: RMDs become mandatory at age 73, and missing one can trigger a penalty of up to 25% of the required amount. A new temporary $6,000 deduction ($12,000 for joint filers) is available for taxpayers 65+ through 2028. Investment gains, pension income, and...
Key Takeaways: Customers judge prices relative to context, not in isolation — comparison and framing shape perceived value. Honest scarcity (real low stock, real deadlines) motivates buyers; manufactured urgency erodes trust. Transparency about why prices are what...
Key Takeaways: The OBBBA made most 2017 TCJA tax cuts permanent, avoiding a scheduled tax increase in 2026. New "no tax on tips" (up to $25,000) and "no tax on overtime" (up to $12,500) deductions are now in effect. The Child Tax Credit rose to $2,200 per child, and...
Every veterinary practice deals with the client who shows up unannounced with a sick or injured pet, with no appointment and no call-ahead notice. You’ve already got a full schedule for the day. What now? Walk-ins don’t have to throw your whole day off. With systems...
If you’re nearing retirement and thinking about staying in the workforce, even part-time, you’re not alone. But if you plan to collect Social Security while still working, it’s important to understand how your earnings could affect your benefits. Here’s what you...
Few things create more stress for a small business owner than receiving a notice from the IRS. A tax debt can quickly become overwhelming, but the worst thing you can do is nothing. The good news is that IRS debt doesn’t have to derail your business. The key is...
What builds customer loyalty? Sure, clever campaigns, major sales, and successful product launches can build loyalty, but more often, real loyalty is built in quieter ways. It’s built over time through small, everyday actions that prove your reliability and...
With high inflation, high gas prices, and high mortgage rates, it’s no wonder Americans feel like saving for the future is currently an uphill battle. Financial anxiety is up, and many Americans are cutting back on their 401(k) contributions. But for millions of...
The construction industry needs to bring 349,000 new workers in 2026 just to keep labor supply and demand in balance. That’s according to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). And most of that demand is coming from the need to replace retiring workers....
If you’ve been sleeping on the Roth 401(k), it’s time for a second look. Yes, they used to come with that inconvenient drawback known as the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), where you had to withdraw money on a set schedule, whether you needed it or not. But with...