Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Practical Practice Management :: Links

linksWith so much information that is available today on the web we have taken the opportunity to provide you with some reliable links to resources that have valuable information for today’s medical practice.

 

 

American Podiatric Medical AssociationFounded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, is the leading resource for foot and ankle health information. Currently, the organization represents a vast majority of the estimated 15,000 podiatrists in the country.

 

American Society of Podiatric Medical AssistantsThe ASPMA is an organization of Podiatric Medical Assistants whose purpose is to improve the profession of Podiatric Medical Assisting by providing Certification in either the Clinical or Administrative assisting.

 

Employment Law Compliance Help for California EmployersCalifornia Employer Advisor helps human resource professionals, business owners, and managers. The state and federal laws that govern your relationship with your employees change fast. We keep you up-to-date and in compliance.
Cost: $33 per month for membership, free ezine available

 

Employment Law Guide A Companion to the FirstStep Employment Law AdvisorThis Guide describes the major statutes and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is designed mainly for those needing "hands-on" information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses.

 

POMAAPOMAA is a national professional organization for medical office and practice managers to help with the demanding needs of physician office management. We are about education, networking and a place where you may go to get information about physician practice management....some content...

 

PAHCOMPAHCOM is a national organization dedicated to promoting professionalism in physician office practice by providing professional development opportunities, continuing education in health care office management principles and practice, and certification for health care office managers.

 

Safety Videos, Software and Resources for OSHA ComplianceYou can order a free catalog for their products for office use and training staff.

 

The Office for Civil RightsThe Office for Civil Rights enforces the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which protects the privacy of individually identifiable health information, and the confidentiality provisions of the Patient Safety Rules. This website has every thing you need to keep your practice HIPAA compliant.

 

Company CultureThis site is a working forum of answers for managers and employees who want to move on and create more productive and satisfying workplaces.

 

Federal Trade CommissionAre you complying with the Red Flags Rule? The Red Flags Rule requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program designed to detect the warning signs – or "red flags" – of identity theft in their day-to-day operations. Are you covered by the Red Flags Rule?

 

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