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Tips for hiring the best staff for your practice
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 422
Abstract: Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit our economy, labor issues have become paramount for many businesses, including medical practices. Many are struggling to find good staff but not receiving enough good applications. This article explains that physician practices might need to reconsider their search requirements — not to lower their expectations, but to rethink exactly what they’re looking for to ensure the staff they hire are a good fit.
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How to choose the right scheduling approach
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 674
Abstract: Among the top patient complaints is waiting too long to see a doctor. And with good reason — many practices simply don’t implement good scheduling methods. This article highlights three broad types of scheduling schemes: the traditional, or standardized, method; the wave, or steady stream, approach; and the modified wave approach. The article notes that practices need to weigh specific factors, such as the type of practice it is and whether most care provided is routine or specialized, when deciding which type of scheduling would work best.
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Starting a new practice? Be sure to write a business plan
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 662
Abstract: Many beginning medical practices have been faced with both financial and practical challenges over the past two years because of the many effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. They can’t casually assume that, if they treat patients and pay the bills on time, their new practices will be fine. They need to plan their operations strategically — and creating a business plan can help provide them with a blueprint for success.
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Getting a good reception – 5 signs your front desk has a problem
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 798
Abstract: A medical practice’s front desk is the first face-to-face interaction patients have with staff, and first impressions matter. It’s important for physicians to be aware of any potential problems in the reception area and address them. The article points out that front desk issues can negatively affect a medical practice, possibly reducing patient retention — and the practice’s bottom line. A sidebar offers some pertinent questions to ask on patient surveys.
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News for Nonprofits – Support for female causes growing slowly
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 454
Abstract: The latest News for Nonprofits covers the gains in support for women’s and girls’ organizations in recent years, the U.S. Department of Education’s revamping of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which cancels loans after 10 years of public service by eligible borrowers, and Microsoft Corporation’s recently launched Security Program for Nonprofits.
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Changes are coming to your auditor’s report
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 585
Abstract: The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Auditing Standards Board’s latest standards are kicking in, and many nonprofits will notice resulting changes to the format and content of auditor reports on their organizations’ financial statements. This article describes how the updates are intended to make auditor reports more meaningful and transparent for the users of financial statements, including potential funding sources. Source: Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 134, Auditor Reporting and Amendments, Including Amendments Addressing Disclosures in the Audit of Financial Statements (AU-C section 701).
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Internet phishing schemes – How to protect your nonprofit from cyberattacks
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 605
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the threat of cyberattacks for nonprofit organizations. Hackers often target nonprofits because charities hold confidential donor data but may fail to safeguard such data. And the cost of a cyberattack can be steep. This article provides suggestions for ways to stay current on hacking threats and do what’s necessary to secure organizational systems.
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4 tips for rebuilding your operating reserves
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 875
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has driven home many lessons for nonprofits, perhaps none so much as the importance of operating reserves. This article provides some steps nonprofits with dramatically depleted — or nonexistent — reserves can take to remedy the situation, including achieving leadership buy-in, committing to a formal reserves policy, developing a funding plan and being realistic about the amount of time it takes to build or replenish operating reserves. A short sidebar summarizes the results of a 2021 survey showing that the number of nonprofits reporting at least four to six months of reserves ticked up.
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Boost cash flow with a fixed asset or cost segregation study
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 360
Abstract: A manufacturer seeking opportunities to improve the company’s cash flow should consider a fixed asset or cost segregation study. Manufacturing is a capital-intensive industry, and this article explains why it’s critical to ensure that fixed assets are classified properly to recover their costs as quickly as possible.
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Labor shortage – 4 strategies to help manufacturers win talent
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 600
Abstract: In the current economic environment, competition for manufacturing workers is fierce. So it’s critical for manufacturers to use all of the resources at their disposal to attract and retain talent. This article highlights four key strategies to consider: promoting technological advances; facilitating remote or hybrid work arrangements; using shifting demographics as an advantage; and providing career opportunities for employees.
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The price is right – Implementing the right pricing strategy
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 683
Abstract: COVID-19. Inflation. Labor shortages. Supply chain delays. Manufacturers have had a lot on their plates the past couple of years. Across the board, the result has been increasing prices. This article looks at why simply increasing prices without factoring market-based considerations into pricing strategies might not be enough.
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Got data? Use it to transform your manufacturing business
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 891
Abstract: All manufacturers would like to improve product quality, increase productivity, reduce waste and minimize variability with only minor adjustments to their manufacturing process. Advanced data analytics can help. This article examines how, armed with “big data,” manufacturers can identify patterns, trends, and correlations among various manufacturing process steps and inputs. A brief sidebar discusses how enterprise resource planning software and big data analytics can work hand-in-hand to help manufacturers optimize performance.
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Newsbytes – 403(b) plan participation climbs
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 466
Abstract: This issue’s Newsbytes covers how the use of automatic enrollment has pushed participation in 403(b) retirement plans to the highest level since 2008; the growth of impact investing to help achieve various societal benefits; and how the Great Recession of 2008 affected nonprofit giving.
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit – Hiring veterans may lower your payroll taxes
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 559
Abstract: Employers of all stripes, both nonprofit and for-profit, often overlook a federal tax break available to organizations that hire new employees from certain groups who have traditionally faced obstacles to hiring. While the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is more limited for nonprofits, it nonetheless presents payroll tax-saving opportunities that can prove especially valuable for organizations that are ramping up hiring. This article reveals how the WOTC can be a win-win for nonprofits and veterans.
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Look before you leap – Factors to consider before accepting a grant
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 609
Abstract: Most nonprofits look to government and/or foundation grants to help finance goals. These grants are fundamental in expanding an organization’s reach. But organizations may find it difficult to quantify all the costs and benefits associated with a potential grant. Nonprofits that don’t do their research before accepting money could face problems down the road. This article summarizes the risks of blindly accepting grants, how administrative burdens can undermine a grant’s face value, and the possibility that expenses aren’t allowable or reimbursable under a grant.
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Are you ready for the new lease accounting rules?
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 832
Abstract: After a COVID-related delay, the new accounting standard for leases takes effect for all organizations (including nonprofits) that haven’t yet adopted it for 2022. The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), applies to all entities that lease assets such as real estate, vehicles and equipment. The new rules are codified in FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842. This article provides an overview of what nonprofit lessees need to know, while a short sidebar covers the ramifications if the organization is the lessor.