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Which Doctors Are VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams a Good Side Gig For?
The types of physicians for whom performing VA Compensation & Pension (C&P exams) may be a good fit for, including new private practice, part time, and retired
Do You Need Life Insurance If You Don’t Have Kids?
Why & when it's important to consider purchasing life insurance even if you don’t have kids, including to help or protect other loved ones financially or cover debt
Medical Practice Valuation: Methods, Market Factors, and Steps to Maximize Your Practice’s Value
Valuation methods for medical practices, such as EBITDA, DCF, asset based, & benchmarking, & steps to increase practice value & avoid issues in preparation for sale
Revenue Growth & Acceleration Strategies for Orthopedic Surgeons & Practices
Proven revenue growth strategies for orthopedic medical practices, including leveraging AI-powered imaging solutions, adding rehabilitation services, scaling with outpatient ASC procedures, & RCM strategy
Advisor Agreements (and Red Flags) for Physicians Considering Startup or Company Advisor Positions
How to evaluate an advisory agreement for a company or startup you’re considering an advisory role with, including red flags or troublesome clauses to watch out for
The Cost of Living Adjustment Rider (COLA Rider) for Disability Insurance
A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) rider protects disability insurance benefits from inflation, but is expensive to add to a policy; learn when it makes sense.
A Day In the Life of a Virtual Healthcare Assistant at a Private Medical Practice
How a virtual healthcare assistant supports private practices daily, such as scheduling, follow-up, patient intake, surgical & referral coordination, & insurance verifications
Should I Take a Consultant or Advisory Role I’ve Been Offered With a Startup or Company?
Questions physicians should ask when considering an advisory or consultant role for startups or established companies, including compensation, time commitment, & growth potential
Should You Buy Annuities, and Are They Good Investments?
What annuities are, pros and cons, whether they are good investments, when to be careful & when they make sense, common types, taxation, asset protection, & more
Side Gigs for Otolaryngologists (ENT Doctors)
Side gigs for otolaryngologists (ENT doctors), such as consulting, owning an ASC, expert witness, chart review, disability exams, med device, surveys, & aesthetics
Serving as the Medical Director of A Med Spa: What Physicians Need to Consider About Liability, Compensation, & More
Liability, compensation, & professional considerations & legal risks for doctors asked to be a medical director or supervising physician for NPs & PAs at a med spa
Steps Involved in the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) - It's More than Just Billing and Coding
Overview of the revenue cycle management (RCM) process & what each step entails for private practices to optimize collections & efficiency to maximize capture & reduce denials
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