Risk management Archives - AAO

The Various Career Paths of Orthodontists

The field of orthodontics has several potential pathways an orthodontist’s career might take. You may work for a practice, own your own practice, join a group practice, join a DSO or OSO or find that you’ve worked in a combination of these paths by the end of your career. As an example of how one [...]

By | March 20th, 2023|Insurance tips, Risk management|0 Comments

AAO Membership Cyber Solutions

This article is written in collaboration with Black Talon Security, a dedicated cybersecurity company. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) selected Lockton Affinity as an “endorsed partner” for the AAO-Insurance Program and Black Talon was selected as the cybersecurity partner to help prevent and respond to cyber attacks. As you know, patient records, including payment [...]

By | July 29th, 2022|Risk management|0 Comments

Employment Law Compliance Solutions Available Through Your AAO Membership

This article is the last of a two-part series guest written by CEDR HR Solutions, a human resources solutions company. Like The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) selected Lockton Affinity as an “endorsed partner” for the AAO-Insurance Program, CEDR HR Solutions was selected as a human resources services partner. CEDR HR Solutions offers AAO members [...]

By | May 23rd, 2022|Insurance tips, Risk management|0 Comments

The Risks of Employment Litigation Against Your Practice and How to Prevent Claims

This article is the first of a two-part series on Employment Litigation Risks guest written by CEDR HR Solutions, a human resources solutions company. Like The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) selected Lockton Affinity as an “endorsed partner” for the AAO-Insurance Program, CEDR HR Solutions was selected as AAO’s human resources services partner. CEDR HR [...]

Common Claim Risks Orthodontists May Face

There are many situations in your personal and professional life in which insurance can be helpful. While all these situations may not occur in your life, the odds of them occurring and the financial burden they can cause make purchasing insurance worthwhile.   Common claim risks orthodontists may face include:  You experience a critical injury or [...]

By | April 11th, 2022|AAO insurance claims, Risk management|0 Comments

5 Ways to Help Prevent Cyber Attacks at Orthodontic Practices

Over the past year, cyber attacks against practices in healthcare-related fields increased by 55%, impacting more than 26 million Americans1. This increase paired with the average cost per breached record of $499 can be worrisome for orthdontists2.   To help prevent cyber attacks at orthodontic practices, try these 5 strategies: 5 Ways to Help Prevent [...]

By | October 14th, 2021|Insurance tips, Risk management|0 Comments

Practice Owner Protection: Understanding Business Overhead Expense Insurance for Orthodontists

Building, growing and operating a successful orthodontic practice is no easy feat. Not only did you commit to your education to become an orthodontist, you made a commitment to opening your own practice and all that it entails. Now that your practice is running successfully, you have a lot of responsibility for the business that [...]

By | August 9th, 2021|Insurance tips, Risk management|0 Comments

Common Cyber Attacks Threatening Orthodontic Practices

Cyber Attacks Threatening Orthodontic Practices Over the past year, cyber attacks against practices in healthcare-related fields increased by 55%, impacting more than 26 million Americans1. This increase paired with the average cost per breached record of $499 can be worrisome for orthdontists2. Because your practice collects personally identifiable information from patients, including minors, you may [...]

By | June 10th, 2021|Insurance tips, Risk management|0 Comments