Tag: Tukkomed
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CORONAVIRUS IN AMERICA: FIVE GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT
The sudden outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (known simply as the “Coronavirus”) has created the kind of pandemonium most have never seen in their lifetimes – widespread panic buying, suspension of work and school, and the locking down of entire cities due to the rapid spread of this potentially fatal disease. As news spreads…
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Why You Should Care About Healthcare Fraud
Healthcare fraud is such a large problem that the country is facing today. Depending on the source, it’s reportedly costing the healthcare industry anywhere between $60 billion to $200 billion. And while that number is so big that it’s almost difficult to imagine, there are some very real consequences that can be ordinary people. This…
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Leadership In Private Practices Vs Hospitals: Where Do You Fit?
Physicians who are drawn to leadership roles have different options when it comes to a career path. On one side, doctors join a hospital institution for resources and infrastructure and large scope of influence. On the other hand, doctors put up their own an autonomous private practice, an entrepreneurial venture that provides the freedom of…
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OP-ED: Recommendations for the DWC forum
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has set forth some proposed changes to the Medical-Legal Fee Schedule (MLFS) that have stirred a little bit of controversy. Comments on the DWC Forum have been mostly negative, and many stakeholders have strong opinions about the potential impact the amendments could have to the process for Qualified…