VOL. 15, NO. 2
Departments
Legal Matters
“They can’t enforce
that…can they?” When
conflict arises over a non-competition covenant, resolution can
be achieved through several means. By Bruce D. Armon and
Christopher P. Stief
Policy Points
Working Hours
Accreditation standards now limit working hours for residents. As recent studies reinforce the need for these limits, federal lawmakers hope to solidify them with new laws. By Jeff Atkinson
Accreditation standards now limit working hours for residents. As recent studies reinforce the need for these limits, federal lawmakers hope to solidify them with new laws. By Jeff Atkinson
Marketing Minute
Good Cause Marketing
Charitable activities can enhance your visibility in the community and your reputation with patients. By Julie Silver, MD
Charitable activities can enhance your visibility in the community and your reputation with patients. By Julie Silver, MD
Remarks
Know When to say “no”
An insurance fraud investigator offers tips on what to do if you suspect a patient is seeking drugs. By Christina Naehr
An insurance fraud investigator offers tips on what to do if you suspect a patient is seeking drugs. By Christina Naehr
Confusing language, inconsistent
enforcement of payment laws, and constantly changing coding
requirements have physicians tearing their hair out. Take steps
to minimize the hassles and maximize your payments.
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A Relationship in Flux
Pharmaceutical reps and physicians have
always had a
symbiotic, if cautious, relationship.
With production demands on doctors and new ethical guidelines
affecting how reps detail drugs, the old face-to-face may be a
thing of the past. Download pdf
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By William Atkinson
Munsey Wheby MD is president of the
American College of Physicians Photo © 2006 Lincoln
Ross Barbour
