Be Cybersecure: Protect Patient Records, Avoid Fines and Safeguard Your Reputation

By David McHale, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, The Doctors Company Cybercrime costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars each year and causes organizations to devote substantial time and resources to keeping their information secure. This is even…

An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “I’m Gonna Pierce My Tongue!”

By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor Having had more than my share of stitches and staples, I really can’t imagine electively poking holes in my person. You can imagine my dismay and confusion when someone comes in with a new…

Are You Renewal Ready?

By Brooke Martin, FDC Meeting Coordinator As an FDA member, you have access to exclusive benefits to help you through the license renewal process for the upcoming 2014-2016 biennium. Membership has its perks, and we want to make your renewal…

It’s Not OK to Call Someone a Deadbeat and 18 Other Things Dentists Need to Know About Debt Collection

By Graham Nicol, Esq., Health Care Risk Manager, Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist (Health Law) Q: In Florida, what is the definition of debt collection? If I have a patient who owes me $100 can we call that patient and…