by Frank Hughes | Sep 13, 2017 | Business, Features
It’s chilling to think that a heart monitor, blood gas analyzer or MRI scanner could be infected with malware, but the threat is very real. Malware called MEDJACK (short for “medical device hijack”) was recently found on equipment at 10 U.K. hospitals. First...
by Jamo Rubin | May 30, 2017 | Business, Healthcare Design
Before becoming the country’s leader, he had never held a political position. His views about how a society should function were clear and controversial. With a vision to tear everything down and build it back up, he surrounded himself with like-minded colleagues....
by John Seybold | Apr 27, 2017 | Business, Healthcare Design, Legislation
Several steps have been taken in 2017 toward repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including the introduction of the American Health Care Act (AHCA). Although the AHCA was withdrawn by Republicans, Congress may choose to pursue another ACA repeal and replacement...
by Terry Langston | Feb 10, 2017 | Business, Legislation
“The Trump administration’s misguided attack on retirement savers” and other headlines like this one from The Washington Post have investors anxious over the impact our new president’s deregulation efforts might have on their retirement and investment accounts. What...
by Robbie Connell | Dec 30, 2016 | Business, Healthcare Design
The only thing constant about the healthcare industry is change. Unfortunately, this change comes at a cost. Robbie Connell, CPA and Tax Manager with BKD’s San Antonio office, works with several independently owned physician practices. She has seen that practice...
by Cliff Robertson | Sep 30, 2016 | Business, Health & Wellness
Obtaining Your Medical Records Medical records are vitally important to the quality of your healthcare. Your medical records consist of an exhaustive account of your medical history. Your physician and ancillary medical staff use your medical records to learn about...