We’re well into the tax season, filing our returns for 2024 and planning for the 2025 tax year, and this is a perfect time to explore the hidden tax advantages offered by diligent long-term care planning.
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Working with WisMed Assure Helps Keep Medical Malpractice Rates in Wisconsin Low
Some good news for Wisconsin physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA), and the hospitals and clinics that employ them. At the last meeting of The Board of Governors of the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund (IPFCF) in December 2024, the Actuarial Committee made the recommendation to keep rates the same for the IPFCF’s Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026. …
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Tenants Improvements and Betterments: Is Your Clinic Properly Insured?
If you rent space for your office, clinic, or even just for storage, it’s important to understand per the lease terms which party (lessee versus lessor) is responsible for covering property at the location. The agreement with the building owner should specify: if a property damage occurs at the rented location, who is responsible for securing insurance to cover walls, flooring, permanent fixtures, including any updates you may have made to the property whether fixed or removable. …
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WisMed Assure Implements Employee Navigator to Enhance Benefits Administration
WisMed Assure is taking a significant step in modernizing benefits administration for our employee benefits clients by implementing Employee Navigator (a leading benefits management platform designed to streamline enrollment, improve efficiency, and enhance overall experience for both employers and employees). This cloud-based platform serves as a central hub for benefits management, integrating with insurance carriers, payroll systems, and HR software to create a seamless and efficient process. …
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Good Samaritan Law
Good Samaritan Laws in Wisconsin are vital for protecting physicians who provide emergency care outside of a clinical setting. These laws encourage medical professionals to offer immediate assistance in emergencies without the fear of legal recourse, allowing medical professionals to extend their care beyond hospitals and clinics. However, it is important to be aware of when the law protects you and when it may not apply.…
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Last-Minute Money Moves for 2024 Taxes
As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, physicians still have opportunities to adjust and improve their 2024 tax returns. …
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Common Moonlighting Scenarios – What’s Covered By Your Malpractice Insurance?
Let’s review a few of the more common scenarios and important questions that need to be answered to confirm potential malpractice exposures are covered when moonlighting. …
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Dental Benefits with Medicare Advantage
Medicare provides essential health care coverage for individuals over 65, but it does not cover routine dental services such as cleanings, exams, fillings, or dentures. For those in need of dental care, there are a couple options to enhance your Medicare coverage. You can consider Medicare Advantage plans that include dental benefits or opt for a standalone dental insurance plan. …
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PAYE & ICR Plans Reopening for Student Loan Borrowers
The Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Income Contingent Repayment (ICR) plans will reopen in mid-December under an Interim Final Rule. For borrowers forced into forbearance under the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan, should you switch plans? …
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Don’t Wait for Disability Protection: A True Story
When you’re in your twenties and thirties, you can feel invincible. Despite the extraordinary odds of a disability, you might think, “why not wait until later in my career when my income increases?”…
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