Category: Trojan Today Classics

HIPAA laws are in the news again. HHS has begun routine audits of groups with fewer than fifteen employees or contractors.

A few weeks ago, I was hiking on a trail in the Rocky Mountain National Park where I’ve been hiking since I learned to walk. It is common, as I pass people going in the opposite direction, to pause and share short conversations.

Using the correct code has everything to do with successfully billing insurance. You should always bill the code that best describes the procedure you delivered regardless of whether it is a covered benefit or not.

Have you thought about establishing or updating an employee policy manual in your practice, only to procrastinate because you’ve heard conflicting information about whether to have one or not?

Two of my favorite movies of the current season are about hope. A huge transition in the political landscape and a loss in the literary world also remind me of importance of hope.

Imagine the opportunity to enjoy an evening on your deck appreciating all the beauty of our spectacular landscape. I take that opportunity whenever possible.

I recently had an amazing shopping experience in my hometown of Wenatchee, WA. It was that transitional time of year, between winter and spring.

Mindfulness provides a much-needed opportunity to take back our lives from the clutter of noise and distraction that competes for space in our consciousness every moment of our busy lives — most of which are spent at work or thinking about work or recovering from the effects of work.

“Stop setting goals. Goals are pure fantasy unless you have a specific plan to achieve them.” – Stephen Covey

Overall, workplace violence, including assaults and suicides, made up about 16% of occupational injuries in 2008. Attendance, morale, and productivity can all be affected when something out of the ordinary, such as a violent act, occurs.