Planning in 2012 for 2013 Tax Law Changes (Part I)
With the recently “upheld” Health Care Reform Act (HCA) and the “Bush Tax Cuts” (BTC) expiring, we are expecting some big tax changes for 2013. This presents some tax planning opportunities that… Continue On +
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
How do you handle situations where dental patients refuse x-rays? Do you see the patients anyway? How about when patients need treatment for gum disease, yet they insist on having a basic… Continue On +
How to Permanently Plan for Temporary Disability (Part II)
During many difficult situations we encounter in life, it is often our friends and colleagues that help us weather the storm of uncertainty and doubt, and get us back up on our… Continue On +
Resolve Conflict by Focusing on Needs and Interests
Few of us enjoy conflict. But instead of hiding from it, consider how you can manage it more effectively. Max Lucade once said, “Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.” Hopefully we… Continue On +
It’s All in Our Brain Chemistry
Are you a slave to your brain chemistry? At times we all are as Kent Greenfield illustrates in his book The Myth of Choice. For example, when men do not feel satisfied… Continue On +
Know the Rules before Rewarding Patients for Referrals
How do you acknowledge dental patients when they refer friends and family to your practice? Hopefully you always send a thank you note to the referring patient—something personalized and not just a… Continue On +
Doctor: The Small Business Owner
Generally speaking, you are a doctor because you enjoy science, medicine, helping people and even the artistic component in sculpting teeth and creating a beautiful smile. You did not become a doctor… Continue On +
Giving OHP a Second Look
It is common for dentists and their teams to not want to accept patients from the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). But is that the best course of action, especially since there are… Continue On +
Why Would One Want to Form an S-Corporation?
As with other corporations or LLCs, an S-corporation can provide its owners with legal protection; also known as Assets Protection or Limited Liability. This can help protect the owner if someone decides… Continue On +
When Values Become Roadblocks
Have you ever considered if the values you instill in your team ever create roadblocks? For example, at the now-defunct and infamous WorldCom, management instilled the value of optimism at all times. … Continue On +
When We Are Pushed to Our Limits
Have you ever wondered what you are capable of doing if you were really pushed to your limits? Teenager Tony Cavallo may not be alive today if his mom had not tapped… Continue On +
The Mental Stretch of Innovation
You never know when a different way of looking at things may turn into a key innovation. Consider the findings of Virginia Apgar, anesthesiology professor at Columbia Medical School. In 1952, Virginia… Continue On +