--- title: PMI Blog | Practice Management Institute (8) description: Information and resources from Practice Management Institute - PMI (8) image: https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(7).png --- [![pmi-logo-white-on-blue](https://info.pmimd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pmi-logo-white-on-blue.png?width=174&name=pmi-logo-white-on-blue.png "pmi-logo-white-on-blue")](https://www.pmimd.com/) - [About PMI](https://www.pmimd.com/about/) - [Online Training Center](https://www.pmimd.com/onlinetraining/) - [Instructors](https://www.pmimd.com/instructors.php) - [Contact Us](https://www.pmimd.com/contact.asp) ## Practice Management Institute ![Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/pmilogo-1.gif) ### Recent Posts ## [Medical Office Know-how—5 Ways to Improve Patient Collections](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/medical-office-know-how-5-ways-to-improve-patient-collections) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Sep 4, 2019, 5:28:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![patient-collections1](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/patient-collections1.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/medical-office-know-how-5-ways-to-improve-patient-collections) With rising costs in today’s medical practice, it’s becoming more important than ever to receive timely payments from patients. With the high costs associated with printing and mailing statements, and lingering late and missing patient payments, it’s enough to send the medical office budget into deficit. Though [collecting insurance company payments](https://www.verywellhealth.com/fundamentals-to-efficient-follow-up-2317071) is the lifeblood of all medical facilities, out-of-pocket patient expenses such as deductibles, copays, and coinsurance amounts can’t be dismissed. They can add up quickly in lost revenue if stricter collection procedures aren’t in place.  [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/medical-office-know-how-5-ways-to-improve-patient-collections) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/medical-office-know-how-5-ways-to-improve-patient-collections#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [medical practice issues](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-issues), [medical office staff](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-staff), [financial management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/financial-management) ## [10 Ways to Reduce Overhead in the Medical Practice](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/10-ways-to-reduce-overhead-in-the-medical-practice) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Sep 3, 2019, 9:26:46 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/overhead.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/10-ways-to-reduce-overhead-in-the-medical-practice) Medical practice overhead is a growing concern for many practices that are looking to thrive and simultaneously maintain quality patient care. In today’s medical practice, overhead is directly related to patient volume, collections, and its general structure. These ongoing administrative and clinical expenses are necessary for the business to function but can have a negative impact on the practice’s revenue. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/10-ways-to-reduce-overhead-in-the-medical-practice) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/10-ways-to-reduce-overhead-in-the-medical-practice#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [medical practice issues](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-issues), [financial management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/financial-management) ## [2 Everyday Situations to Apply Time Management - An Ebook Excerpt](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/2-everyday-situations-to-apply-time-management-an-ebook-excerpt) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Aug 30, 2019, 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![managingvacationtime300](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/managingvacationtime300.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/2-everyday-situations-to-apply-time-management-an-ebook-excerpt) **An excerpt from the new ebook: The Medical Office Manager's Guide to Time Management ** Key tips, best practices, insights—we've shared a number of ways to better manage your medical practice. But if you're looking for guidance in getting better at time management, all in one place, you'll want to download the latest ebook on *[The Medical Office Manager's Guide to Time Management](file:////the-managers-guide-to-time-management).* Not only does this guide provide you with educational and informative gems, it also shares how to help put all of this great knowledge into practice.  [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/2-everyday-situations-to-apply-time-management-an-ebook-excerpt) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/2-everyday-situations-to-apply-time-management-an-ebook-excerpt#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [time management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/time-management), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [medical practice issues](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-issues) ## [CMOM FAQ: How Can I Pay For CMOM?](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/cmom-faq-how-can-i-pay-for-cmom) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Aug 29, 2019, 9:54:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![cmomquestion](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/cmomquestion.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/cmom-faq-how-can-i-pay-for-cmom) We know CMOM is a huge investment. But the financial piece shouldn't keep you from personal development. In the  video below, PMI Faculty Member and CMOM Instructor Linda D'Spain discusses the different ways to pay for CMOM. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/cmom-faq-how-can-i-pay-for-cmom) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/cmom-faq-how-can-i-pay-for-cmom#comments-listing) Topics: [CMOM](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom), [PMI Certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/pmi-certification), [medical office certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-certification), [Certified Medical Office Manager](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/certified-medical-office-manager), [CMOM FAQs](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom-faqs) ## [Managing Time: What Is Important vs Urgent?](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/managing-time-what-is-important-vs-urgent) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Aug 16, 2019, 3:15:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![priorities-2](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/priorities-2.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/managing-time-what-is-important-vs-urgent) To be effective time administrators, concentration must be focused on what is important rather than what is urgent. Learning to concentrate on the important reduces crises mode and urgency addictions. The important eventually becomes urgent, so the strategy is to act on the important before it becomes urgent.  [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/managing-time-what-is-important-vs-urgent) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/managing-time-what-is-important-vs-urgent#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [time management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/time-management), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [medical office staff](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-staff) ## [The Most Common HIPAA Compliant Transactions](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/the-most-common-hipaa-compliant-transactions) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Aug 15, 2019, 5:50:23 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![hipaa](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/hipaa.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/the-most-common-hipaa-compliant-transactions) In today’s medical practice HIPAA regulations provide both guidance and compliance standards for all financial and administrative procedures involved when it comes to [protected health information (PHI)](https://www.hipaajournal.com/what-is-protected-health-information/). With patient privacy on the line these standards cover all key transactions in which organizations collect, handle, and store their information. Complying with these standards will protect the medical practice against theft and violations along with helping to ensure their patient information is secure. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/the-most-common-hipaa-compliant-transactions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/the-most-common-hipaa-compliant-transactions#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [medical office compliance](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-compliance), [HIPAA compliance](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/hipaa-compliance), [HIPAA](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/hipaa) ## [Protecting Patient Information w/ HIPAA Electronic Security Standards](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/protecting-patient-information-with-hipaa-electronic-security-standards) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Aug 11, 2019, 4:55:48 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![patientsecurity300](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/patientsecurity300.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/protecting-patient-information-with-hipaa-electronic-security-standards) HIPAA Compliance can be a complex issue. Especially with advancements in technology and the rising prominence of social media and online reviews. However, there is a degree of solace in knowing that you are not alone in your quest to successfully navigate HIPAA requirements. Medical office managers across the country must be able to effectively understand the federal regulations that deal with [protected health information](https://www.hipaajournal.com/what-is-protected-health-information/) (PHI). [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/protecting-patient-information-with-hipaa-electronic-security-standards) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/protecting-patient-information-with-hipaa-electronic-security-standards#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [medical office compliance](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-compliance), [HIPAA compliance](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/hipaa-compliance), [HIPAA](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/hipaa) ## [How to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Medical Office](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/how-to-prevent-sexual-harassment-in-the-medical-office) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Aug 8, 2019, 1:18:16 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![sexualharassment-300-1](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/sexualharassment-300-1.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/how-to-prevent-sexual-harassment-in-the-medical-office) Sexual harassment can be a tremendous liability in the workplace if not addressed properly. In a medical office environment it can have disastrous effects on both employee retention and patient care. Addressing the issue and implementing protocol to handle claims is essential. Creating an environment where employees can work without being harassed is fundamental. Making employees feel comfortable and ensuring that they are aware that they can report an incident-free of retaliation are key roles for the medical office manager. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/how-to-prevent-sexual-harassment-in-the-medical-office) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/how-to-prevent-sexual-harassment-in-the-medical-office#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [medical practice issues](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-issues), [medical office staff](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-staff), [sexual harassment](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/sexual-harassment) ## [Identifying Medicare Overpayments and How to Resolve Them](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/identifying-medicare-overpayments-and-how-to-resolve-them) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Aug 1, 2019, 4:22:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![medicarefraud](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/medicarefraud.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/identifying-medicare-overpayments-and-how-to-resolve-them) In a busy medical practice, the risk of error runs high. This is a dangerous assertion when you consider that mistakes in a medical record can negatively impact a patient’s health. Mistakes made repeatedly in medical claims may flag your practice for an audit and, if overpayments are found, can result in huge fines and penalties from the government. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/identifying-medicare-overpayments-and-how-to-resolve-them) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/identifying-medicare-overpayments-and-how-to-resolve-them#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [PMI Certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/pmi-certification), [cmom certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom-certification), [medical practice issues](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-issues), [medical fraud](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-fraud), [medical billing](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-billing), [medicare](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medicare) ## [Emergency Preparedness: Addressing and Preventing Violence in the Workplace](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/emergency-preparedness-addressing-and-preventing-violence-in-the-workplace) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Jul 11, 2019, 6:00:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![workplace-violence](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/workplace-violence.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/emergency-preparedness-addressing-and-preventing-violence-in-the-workplace) Every year nearly 2 million American workers are exposed to violence in the workplace. Astonishing as it sounds, experts say it’s just a fraction of the cases that take place; many incidents are never reported. The propensity for violence in the workplace has escalated in recent years, and notably in healthcare. From verbal abuse to physical violence, harassment, intimidation, and even homicide, healthcare and social service workers face threats to their safety at a more frequent rate than other professions. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/emergency-preparedness-addressing-and-preventing-violence-in-the-workplace) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/emergency-preparedness-addressing-and-preventing-violence-in-the-workplace#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [CMOM](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom), [medical office](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [medical practice issues](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-issues), [medical office staff](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-staff), [workplace violence](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/workplace-violence), [emergency preparedness](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/emergency-preparedness) ## [5 Ways to Protect Medical Office Employees From Workplace Chemical Hazards](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/5-ways-to-protect-medical-office-employees-from-workplace-chemical-hazards) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Jun 28, 2019, 10:26:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![osha](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/osha.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/5-ways-to-protect-medical-office-employees-from-workplace-chemical-hazards) An integral part of a medical office manager’s role is to protect the health and safety of employees by preventing [illnesses and possible risks](https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/healthcarefacilities/index.html) associated with hazardous exposure. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, also known as HazCom, is the federal regulation that oversees and evaluates the communication of chemical hazards in a work setting. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/5-ways-to-protect-medical-office-employees-from-workplace-chemical-hazards) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/5-ways-to-protect-medical-office-employees-from-workplace-chemical-hazards#comments-listing) Topics: [CMOM](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom), [medical office certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-certification), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [osha](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/osha), [hazard communication](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/hazard-communication), [medical office staff](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-staff) ## [In-house vs. Outsourced Billing: Tips for Medical Office Managers](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/in-house-vs.-outsourced-billing-tips-for-medical-office-managers) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Jun 26, 2019, 8:11:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![medicalbilling](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/medicalbilling.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/in-house-vs.-outsourced-billing-tips-for-medical-office-managers) *Portions of this article were originally published in [BC Advantage Magazine March 5, 2019](https://www.billing-coding.com/detail_article.cfm?articleID=6086)* A whopping 25 to 31 percent of total health care expenditures in the U.S. are administrative costs, according to a time-driven, activity-based costing study published last year in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)1. These are huge margins for healthcare providers already squeezed by insurers and increasing costs of care. You may wonder if the grass is greener on the other side. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/in-house-vs.-outsourced-billing-tips-for-medical-office-managers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/in-house-vs.-outsourced-billing-tips-for-medical-office-managers#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [CMOM](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom), [PMI Certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/pmi-certification), [Certified Medical Office Manager](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/certified-medical-office-manager), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [medical practice issues](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-issues), [medical billing](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-billing) ## [Tips to Recognize and Control Identify Theft in a Medical Practice](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tips-to-recognize-and-control-identify-theft-in-a-medical-practice) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Jun 19, 2019, 4:41:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![medicalidentity theft](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/medicalidentity%20theft.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tips-to-recognize-and-control-identify-theft-in-a-medical-practice) In 2017, 16.7 million people in the U.S. experienced some type of identity theft with $17 billion in losses to organizations, according to a recent Harris Poll. Medical identity theft is fraud and recognizing and controlling it is a growing and serious compliance concern for medical office managers. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tips-to-recognize-and-control-identify-theft-in-a-medical-practice) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tips-to-recognize-and-control-identify-theft-in-a-medical-practice#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [CMOM](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom), [Certified Medical Office Manager](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/certified-medical-office-manager), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [medical office compliance](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-compliance), [medical practice issues](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-issues), [medical fraud](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-fraud), [medical identity theft](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-identity-theft) ## [7 Compliance Issues Medical Office Managers Must Navigate to Protect Their Practice](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/7-compliance-issues-medical-office-managers-must-navigate-to-protect-their-practice) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Jun 12, 2019, 12:02:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![compliancecheck300](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/compliancecheck300.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/7-compliance-issues-medical-office-managers-must-navigate-to-protect-their-practice) Maintaining compliance in a medical office is [one of the most significant challenges](https://info.pmimd.com/ebook-best-practices-for-medical-office-administration) that office managers face. With new regulations coming down the pipe, new employees to train, and policies to implement, it can be unnerving to stay on top of it all. To avoid healthcare fraud and abuse in the practice, the medical office manager must be knowledgeable and current with compliance laws and be equipped to manage issues when they arise. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/7-compliance-issues-medical-office-managers-must-navigate-to-protect-their-practice) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/7-compliance-issues-medical-office-managers-must-navigate-to-protect-their-practice#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [PMI Certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/pmi-certification), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [cmom certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom-certification), [medical office compliance](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-compliance), [medical practice issues](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-issues) ## [Exploring Quality Assurance in the Medical Practice—the Path to Patient Satisfaction](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/exploring-quality-assurance-in-the-medical-practice-the-path-to-patient-satisfaction) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Jun 3, 2019, 6:50:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![qualityassurance](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/qualityassurance.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/exploring-quality-assurance-in-the-medical-practice-the-path-to-patient-satisfaction) How high are you setting the bar for patient care in your medical practice? Their health is in your hands, and they expect quality personalized care. Quality assurance is more important than ever. This article offers medical office managers insights for measuring quality assurance in your office. Read further and learn the “how” using two common tasks that can be easily improved when quality assurance is top-of-mind. 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