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JUL/AUG 2008      Administrative Duties  (html)
By Bruce D. Armon
Taking on the business side of a practice can net you invaluable experience, but preparation for the role is key.

MAY/JUN 2008      Tax Saving Ideas  (html)
By David Mandell, JD, MBA and Jason M O’Dell, CWN
Most physicians get few tax planning ideas from their financial advisers. Plan now and save next April 15th.

MAR/APR 2008      Sell Your Practice for Millions  (html)
By David Mandell, JD, MBA and Jason M O’Dell, CWN
You may be counting on the sale of your medical practice to fund your retirement.  But reaping big returns from that sale takes planning up front.  

JAN/FEB 2008      New Year's Resolutions  (html)
By Bruce D. Armon
You've promised to lose weight, get in shape, and review your finances, but professional resolutions are perhaps more urgent and more rewarding.

NOV/DEC 2007     Dodge the Partnership Potholes  (html)
By David Mandell, JD, MBA and By Jason M O’Dell
Three reasons to avoid general partnerships when you set up a practice.

SEP/OCT 2007      Money for Nothing  (html) (pdf)
By Bruce D. Armon
Sign-on bonuses and moving expenses may seem like easy money, but beware of the tax consequences and contractual obligations created by these and other benefits.

JUL/AUG 2007     Asset Protection  (html) (pdf)
By David Mandell and Beryl N. Stokes, III, CPA
There are a variety of ways to protect your valuable assets from potential lawsuits. Find out if these fit your needs.

MAR/APR 2007     E-Possibilities  (html) (pdf)
By Bruce D. Armon
An electronic health record system may have just come within your reach. The federal government has issued guidelines and safe harbors for donating and receiving these systems.

JAN/FEB 2007     A Practice of Your Own  (html) (pdf)
By Bruce D. Armon
When you get the chance to acquire your own practice, be ready to take these steps to ensure a smooth transition and successful ownership.

SEP/OCT 2006     Flawed Advice  (html)  
By David Mandell
Many physicians are not getting the advice they should from their professional advisers. See if you’re among them and how to remedy the problem.

MAY/JUN 2006     The Enforcer  (html) (pdf)
By Bruce D. Armon
Yes, you have yet another HIPAA rule to master. This one dictates procedures and penalties when the other rules are broken.

NOV/DEC 2005     Basking in the Moonlight  (html) (pdf)
By Bruce D. Armon & Joshua Coren, DO
Making a little extra cash through moonlighting is a great way to fund holiday expenses. Be sure to check your contract and insurance provisions first.

SEP/OCT 2005     Business Savvy Reading List  (html) (pdf)
By Bruce D. Armon
Stay current on trends and build your business and legal understanding through regular reading of key resources.

JUL/AUG 2005     New Retirement Territory  (html)  
By H. Ryan Coker and David Mandell
Could there be retirement options you don’t know about? Explore the advantages of non-qualified and non-traditional benefit plans.

MAY/JUN 2005     The Simple Answer  (html)  
By H. Ryan Coker and David Mandell
For asset protection and tax-free growth, investors may need to look no further than your basic investments of life insurance and annuities.

MAR/APR 2005     They Can’t Enforce That...Can They?”  (html)  (pdf)
By Bruce D. Armon & Christopher Stief
When conflict arises over a non-competition covenant, resolution can be achieved through several means.

JAN/FEB 2005     A Clause for Concern (html) (pdf)
By Bruce D. Armon & Christopher Stief
As you evaluate an employment contract, examine the details of any non-competition covenant contained therein. Those details may men the difference between a contract you can live with and one that needs to change.

SEP/OCT 2004     Security Rule Savvy (html)  
By Bruce D. Armon
The last of the three major HIPAA regulations is nearing enactment. Know what you must do to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information.

JUL/AUG 2004     All in the Family (html)  
By Christopher Jarvis and David Mandell
The family limited partnership is one tool every physician must have to protect assets, save on taxes, and establish a quality estate plan.

MAY/JUN 2004     Joined at the HIP(AA) (html)  
By Bruce D. Armon & Julia Maltzman, MD
In honor of the first anniversary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, it’s time to remember the key elements of compliance. Plus, physicians share stories about how the Privacy Rule affects their practices.

MAR/APR 2004     Housewarming Gifts (pdf)  
By Bruce D. Armon
Salary guarantees, relocation expenses, and signing bonuses are nice perks when you’re starting a new position, but be sure you follow the rules.

JAN/FEB 2004     A Matter of Life and Death (pdf)  
By John Allevato
Life insurance is one of the most significant assets you will ever own. Here’s what you need to know about how much to buy and choosing and purchasing these policies.

SEP/OCT 2003     Going to the Big Show (pdf)  
By Bruce D. Armon
Use your last year of residency to train for a major league medical career. Scout your leads, prepare your resume, and you’ll hit a home run in your first position.

JUL/AUG 2003     Receivables at Risk (pdf)  
By David Mandell  and Christopher Jarvis
What can you do to protect your accounts receivable from a lawsuit? It’s not as easy as some advisers would have you believe, but it can be done.

MAY/JUN 2003     Name That Term (pdf)  
By Bruce D. Armon
Hitting the right note with the termination provisions of your employment contract can mean a world of difference in the tone of your tenure in a practice.

JAN/FEB 2003     Inventive Gifts (pdf)  
By Bruce D. Armon
So, you have a great idea for a medical device and want to manufacture and sell it for the benefit of all the world...and hopefully yourself as well. It’s time to shift from inventor to entrepreneur.

NOV/DEC 2002     A Trust May be in Your Future  (pdf)  
By John Allevato
Any parent with children and a moderate amount of wealth will have, or should have, a trust document. It’s an ideal way to secure your family’s future resources in case of your death, and may be used to save on estate taxes.

SEP/OCT 2002     Preparing for HIPAA (pdf)  
By Bruce D. Armon
Electronic transactions and patient privacy rules are set to take effect in October and April. Be sure you’re ready for them.

JUL/AUG 2002     The Changing Future (pdf)
By John Allevato
Estate planning is not a one-time event. Changes in your life and the legal environment mean you need to regularly reevaluate your financial planning.

MAY/JUN 2002     Buying In and Buying Out (pdf)  
By John Allevato
If you want to be an owner of a medical practice, the first thing to consider is to consider it first. Set up your path to ownership when you first enter into an employment contract.

MAR/APR 2002     Captive Insurance (pdf)  
By David Mandell  and Christopher Jarvis
The tax benefits, individual control, and enhanced liability protection offered by these offshore entities may make them worthwhile investments for individual physicians or groups.

JAN/FEB 2002     Asset Protection (pdf)
By David Mandell  and Bruce Garrison
Shield your practice and savings from lawsuits with defensive financial planning.

NOV/DEC 2001     The Ins & Outs of Retirement Plans (pdf)  
By John Allevato
Part II of II. When your number is up to withdraw from your retirement plan, it’s best to go ahead and take it. And be sure you have named the appropriate beneficiaries to those accounts.

SEP/OCT 2001     The Ins & Outs of Retirement Plans (pdf)  
By John Allevato
Part I of II. Various retirement accounts offer different kinds of benefits, and your employment situation determines which ones are appropriate for you.

JUL/AUG 2001     The New Tax Bill (pdf)  
By John Allevato
Pay attention:  This time you’re actually going to get a break or two. Here are ten tax changes that will help you keep more of your earnings.

MAR/APR 2001     The Magic Number 529 (pdf)  
By John Allevato
College saving is a big concern for many parents, and Section 529 plans provide tax and estate benefits for parents saving for children’s education.

JAN/FEB 2001     Nibbling the Bait (pdf)  
By John Allevato
Consider all the aspects of recruitment incentives before deciding which are the most valuable.
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