Physician Connection Publication

A risk management publication that focuses on emerging risk issues for medical practices in various specialties.

Published quarterly, this valuable resource is designed to provide you with information on current issues and trends impacting physicians and the medical community, as well as sample forms, polices and more.

Newsletter Article Topic	Issue Date
The Emergency Care Handoff	September 15, 2019
Mitigation of Risk During the Opioid Crisis	July 1, 2019
Smooth Operators: Minimizing Employee Risk in Healthcare Practices	April 1, 2019
Discrimination in the Medical Profession	December 15, 2018
Burned Out-Medical Office Staff Burnout	September 1, 2018
Feeling the Burn-Physician Burnout	May 1, 2018
Take a Note: The Role of Scribes in Medical Practices	February 15, 2018
Deep Dive: The MIPS Four Performance Measures	November 1, 2017
EHR Replacement: Know Your Options Before You Switch	August 23, 2017
Drugs, Alcohol and Physician Health Programs	May 1, 2017
HIPAA & State Laws: Impact on Your Response for Protected Health Information	March 1, 2017
Guidelines for Closing a Medical Practice	December 27, 2016
Helping Patients and Family Understand Hospice Care	October 1, 2016
Preventive Care Strategies for Primary Care	July 1, 2016
The Difference between a Deposition and Trial Testimony	March 1, 2016
Physicians and Quality Initiatives - Concerns and Solutions	December 1, 2015
Considerations with Negative Social Media Posts	October 1, 2015
Examining the Impact of the Multigenerational Workforce	August 1, 2015
Remaining Current: Helping Your Patient and Yourself	June 1, 2015
Take STEPPS to Promote Your Culture of Safety	April 1, 2015
The FDA: Resource or Intruder in the Doctor-Patient Relationship?	February 1, 2015
Telemedicine - Seeing Isn't Alway Believing	November 1, 2014
Managing Risk in Long Term Opiod Prescribing for Persistent Pain	September 15, 2014
The Medical Office Emergency: Managing Your Risk Between Office and Emergency Department	June 10, 2014
Patient Satisfaction and Your Practice	February 15, 2014
Risks with Advertising Your Practice	December 11, 2013
Unfit or Impaired Drivers ... To Report or Not Report?	October 1, 2013
Effective Communication During Patient Transitions Can Reduce Risk	August 1, 2013
EHRs ... The Good, The Bad and The "To Be Determined"	June 1, 2013
E-Communications Can Be E-Discovered	April 1, 2013
E-mail, Internet, Texting ... Oh My!	February 1, 2013
Managing the Chronic Pain Patient	December 1, 2012
Accountable Care Organizations - Are the Rewards Worth the Risks?	October 1, 2012
Family and Employees as Patients - Be Aware of the Pitfalls	August 1, 2012
Language Barriers in the Physician Office	June 1, 2012
Infection Control in the Physician Office	April 1, 2012
Risks and Strategies with ASCs	February 1, 2012
How to Improve the Imaging Experience	December 1, 2011
Communication Breakdowns Jeopardize Continuity of Care and Patient Safety	September 1, 2011
Why the Patient History Is So Important	July 1, 2011
Record Access and Retention Requirements	May 1, 2011
How to Handle the Non-Compliant Patient	March 1, 2011
Physician Practices & Social Networking	January 12, 2011
Bonus Article: Handling Breaches of Protected Health Information	January 12, 2011
EHRs and E-Prescribing	November 1, 2010
Bonus Article: Your Practice Uses EHRs-But Is It "Meaningful" Use?	November 1, 2010
When Finances are Tight ... Tips for Physician Offices	June 1, 2010