Personal information fuels identity theft: Social Security numbers, addresses and dates of birth are big targets. Unfortunately, that means patient data, which is plentiful in medical offices, is a highly desired commodity by cyberthieves. In the 15 months between January 2015 and April 2016, for example, email fraud spiked 270%, according to the FBI. This podcast isolates the variety of ploys criminals use to pilfer data over email in healthcare. In addition, the podcast offers techniques from the Identity Theft Resource Center to help avoid becoming a victim of email fraud.

Paying down debt and thinking about retirement may be the last things on a new doctor's mind. But they are important if you want to manage your finances wisely. One of the best ways to help you on your path to wisdom is to use a financial advisor. How will you know if an advisor is right for you? In this podcast, we give the most essential elements to look for to find a solid, certified financial planner who makes you comfortable and is looking out for your best financial interests. Your planner should be invested in your total financial health — which means a lot more than handing you marketing materials.

Doctors and dentists may put off the switch from paper to electronic health records for plenty of reasons: Change is hard, the office is busy, staff is resistant. But the medical world is moving inexorably to electronic health records, known as EHR. It’s not really a question of if you’ll make the change, but when. This podcast shares the reasons EHR can benefit your practice, from containing overall costs to providing better care.

Building a successful partnership takes dedication and long-term commitment. According to the CMO Council, up to 60% of strategic business partnerships fail, and untangling yourself from a broken partnership can be messy. While there are no guarantees a partnership will work, considering the following basic questions in advance may help you decide whether it makes sense to move ahead.

Running a healthcare practice calls on not just your medical skills but also your leadership abilities. This podcast offers tips on strengthening your leadership skills.

As a healthcare professional, you know every minute saved will ease your stress and improve your practice. This podcast offers ideas to help your office run more smoothly.

You know how important it is to hire the right team members, but how do you find them? This podcast offers tips on writing a job description that works.

When you spend so much time taking care of your patients, it can be challenging to be asked to attend to additional concerns. This podcast offers tips on how to handle time-consuming office tasks and maximize your efficiency.

Cash is the lifeblood of any business, and healthcare practices are no exception. Forecasting your cash inflows and outflows can help you foresee potential shortfalls and give you enough time to put a solution in place. This podcast explains how to create a cash-flow projection and use it effectively.

When your practice has a banner quarter or year resulting in a significant profit, congratulate yourself but don’t rest on your laurels. An occasional bounty is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your practice’s financial underpinnings for years to come.

Your practice, like any business, spends money to make money. But how and where you do so involves numerous tactical decisions that can easily slip your notice. Even if you work with a bookkeeper and an accountant, periodically checking your financials will give you a better sense of how your practice is spending its money.