As the summer season approaches, your plans are likely to include more entertaining, travel and outdoor excursions. Sunshine may help you relax and recharge, but before engaging in some recreational activities, you should reevaluate your insurance risks and needs. These…
HSA Contribution Limits and Minimum Deductibles Announced for 2017
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the 2017 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as determined under the Internal Revenue Code. Annual Contribution Limitation For calendar year 2017, the annual limitation on deductions for an individual with self-only coverage…
Lax Infection Control Increases Liability Risks
Recent National Practitioner Data Bank reports indicate that healthcare-acquired infections (HCIs) have increased in ambulatory care settings. According to a guideline published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “most outbreaks reported in outpatient settings were associated with noncompliance with…
Preparing for the Worst — Disaster Recovery and the Practice
An electrical outage is usually just an inconvenience. But if the power was down for an extended period in your community, would that impact your ability to keep your practice open? Here’s another question — in the aftermath of a…
Top Insurance Needs for Dentists
How will my professional liability policy operate if I decide to take a break from practice to pursue other life goals? Historically, the best of the best professional malpractice policy was known as a claims made policy. The meaning is…