2014
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Practice Notes – Placing a value on your medical practice
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 440
Abstract: A physician thinking about selling his or her practice must begin with a fundamental question: What’s the practice worth? This article discusses four factors that valuators will use to estimate the value of a medical practice: tangible personal property, patient A/R, the office building, and intangible assets.
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Group medical visits … still a viable option
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 637
Abstract: Group medical visits have been a well-established offering of many practices for years. And there’s a reason why — both doctor and patients can gain many benefits simply from listening to each other. This article describes some of those benefits, while noting some caveats to look out for.
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8 steps to implementing ICD-10 in your practice
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 634
Abstract: The original compliance date for implementing ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS has now been revised to Oct. 1, 2014, but there won’t be any more grace periods or extensions. Physicians who don’t act now will likely encounter higher eventual costs and disruption of the practice’s revenue cycle. This article offers eight steps toward avoiding those dire consequences.
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Use templates to monitor financial performance
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 857
Abstract: To make effective management decisions, practice leaders must have access to up-to-date, comparative information about their finances. A variety of report templates can help them aggregate key data to accurately monitor financial performance. This article describes the following reports: monthly financial, annual, relative value unit (RVU), payer evaluation, fee schedule, and proposed service. A sidebar notes that, while templates are important, they’re not the only means of measuring financial performance.
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The Contractor’s Corner – How can I get my technology in order?
Spring 2014
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: In a recent survey of contractors, more than a quarter of respondents reported that they haven’t integrated all of their software. This issue’s “Contractor’s Corner” looks at implementing a companywide strategic IT plan. Doing so involves defining IT objectives and then taking a phased approach to adopting technology — just like a construction project!
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Preparing for an audit while you “think taxes”
Spring 2014
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 670
Abstract: Come springtime, many people start to “think taxes.” While doing so, contractors might also want to think about how to best position their construction business to minimize the chances of a time- and resources-consuming IRS audit. This article discusses four areas in which contractors need to be wary of running afoul of regulations: cash vs. accrual methods of accounting, employee misclassification, long-term contracts, and business structure.
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More than money: Customer-smart invoicing
Spring 2014
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 572
Abstract: Sending customers an invoice and receiving their payment sounds simple. But the process can be so much more — it can be an opportunity to improve business relationships and gather useful data. It’s called “customer-smart invoicing,” and it’s about more than just money. This article examines the two basic concepts underlying customer-smart invoicing: communication and information.
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Forget the keyhole, knock down the door – Operational visibility for construction companies
Spring 2014
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 917
Abstract: Many construction business owners fall prey to “keyhole vision.” That is, they’re trying to envision their company’s future but limiting their viewpoint to the size of a keyhole. A concept called “operational visibility” — which refers to maintaining regular attentiveness to every major aspect of the company — can help contractors step back from that keyhole and knock down the door. This article discusses three primary areas of the business to focus on, using report generation followed by analysis and prediction. A sidebar looks at taking operational visibility literally with “wearable tech.”
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5 strategies for recruiting new board members
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 446
Abstract: A board is a nonprofit’s backbone, responsible for the strategic decisions and fiscal oversight that keep the organization running and its reputation with the public intact. Unfortunately, many nonprofits are always short a few board members and finding new ones is a never-ending quest. This article offers five steps to better board member recruiting.
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Fiscal sponsorships – Extending a “hand up” to new nonprofits
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 612
Abstract: Fiscal sponsorships can benefit established nonprofits as well as charitable projects that lack 501(c)(3) status. Such relationships can provide much-needed infrastructure and fiscal management to a project, make more funds available, and enhance the project’s credibility. But as this article discusses, before agreeing to sponsor a group, it’s important to understand how such sponsorships work and the potential risks involved.
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Should you offer an accountable plan? Tax advantages for nonprofit staffers
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 630
Abstract: If a nonprofit’s employees submit expense reports, it can’t reimburse them tax-free — unless it has an accountable plan. With this accounting procedure in place, there’s no requirement to report reimbursed expenses as earnings, and employees don’t owe taxes on the amount. This article explains how to establish and administer an accountable plan and what reimbursement procedures must be followed.
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Using insurance to manage your nonprofit’s risk
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 784
Abstract: Insurance can’t protect a nonprofit from every contingency, but it’s critical to protecting the people, property, funds and support the organization depends on. Many kinds of insurance coverage are available to nonprofits, but it’s unlikely an organization needs all of them. This article looks at the different kinds of insurance available and what they offer, with a sidebar specifically discussing directors and officers insurance.
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BANK Wire – Watch out for UDAAP
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 419
Abstract: This issue’s “BANK Wire” lists several Dodd-Frank Act unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices (UDAAP) provisions that community banks should be aware of. It also describes recent FDIC/OCC guidance on deposit advances and looks at the heightened demand for mobile banking.
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A case in point – Measure your borrowers’ performance
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 619
Abstract: Benchmarking is an insightful analytical tool. It involves comparisons between a company’s performance and industry norms or best practices. But not all borrowers engage in the benchmarking process, because they’re too bogged down with daily operations or unfamiliar with resources. Lenders can add value and protect themselves from financial distress by introducing borrowers to the process. This article offers a hypothetical example of how a lender can aid a borrower, and lists a variety of resources that offer benchmarking data.
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The small business reporting framework and your customers
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 629
Abstract: The AICPA’s new Financial Reporting Framework for Small- and Medium-Sized Entities (FRF for SMEs) has the potential to benefit borrowers and lenders alike. But it’s important for lenders to analyze clients on a case-by-case basis to see whether it’s appropriate to accept financial statements prepared in accordance with the FRF for SMEs. This article looks at what constitutes a “SME” and how the new framework can allow them to improve their financial reporting without incurring the trouble and expense of using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
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Judging, and stepping up, branch performance
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 875
Abstract: Shutting down underperforming branches can be an effective cost-cutting strategy. But it can be difficult, or impossible, to reopen a branch, so it’s important to first conduct a thorough analysis to gain an accurate picture of its performance and its contribution to the bank’s overall profitability and growth — and to identify opportunities that can enhance the branch’s value. This article discusses how to choose the right metrics and use them in the context of local markets. A sidebar explains why it’s important to have a funds transfer pricing program.