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How Medical Practices Can Stay Ahead of EHR Adoption

EHR implementation is still the most pressing tech problem for physicians, according to our 2014 Technology Survey, Sponsored by Kareo, but the factors vary among independent and hospital-employed physicians.

Also, check out full results from the 2014 survey of 1,400 medical practices nationwide.

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Tax Tips for Doctors Volunteering Their Services This Summer

Ike Devji, JD
Blog | July 22, 2014 | Law & Malpractice, Personal Finance
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Many physicians travel and volunteer their services. However, if you plan to deduct your volunteer-related expenses, there are rules that you should know about.

Four Ways to Evaluate Customer Service at Your Medical Practice

Nick Weeks
Blog | July 22, 2014 | Managers Administrators, Patient Relations, Staff, Training
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Your medical staff may behave differently when you are not around. Here's how to know what's really going on when you are not nearby.

Three Ways to Make Your Medical Practice Website Actionable

Tom Giannulli, MD, MS
July 21, 2014 | Marketing, Mobile, Patient Relations, Technology, Technology Survey
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Here are three easy-to-implement tools to make your practice's online presence more actionable to recruit and retain patients.

Another Attack on Small Practices: Exclusion from Quality Rankings

Leann DiDomenico McAllister
Blog | July 21, 2014 | Healthcare Reform, Patient Relations, Practice Models
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When so-called “quality measures” don’t include small medical practices, patients lose out on finding great physicians.

Inadequate Disability Insurance: A Rude Awakening for Many Doctors

Steven Podnos, MD, CFP
Blog | July 21, 2014 | Finance, Healthcare Careers, Personal Finance
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Many doctors experience a large gap between what they typically earn and their disability benefits. Here are five strategies to better protect yourself.

Why Online Patient Bill Pay Can Save Your Medical Practice Time, Money

Tom Furr
Blog | July 20, 2014 | Finance, Medical Billing & Collections, Patient Relations, Technology
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Americans have changed how they manage their household finances, and medical practices must adjust accordingly.

Medical Liens Could Hurt Your Payer Mix

P.J. Cloud-Moulds
Blog | July 19, 2014 | Billing and Collections, Law & Malpractice, Revenue Cycle Management
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If your practice accepts medical liens as part of your payer mix, it's a good idea to have a specific follow-up plan in place.

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Physicians Practice Pearls

Why Your Practice Should Become More Patient-Centered

Judy Capko
Pearl | July 16, 2014 | Patient Relations, Operations, Pearls, Practice Models
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It is important for practices to participate in patient-centered programs in order to focus their culture on improving the patient experience.

Six Strategies for Reducing Information Overload at Your Medical Practice

Cheryl Toth
Pearl | July 09, 2014 | Managers Administrators, Pearls, Productivity, Staff
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Information overload is emotionally unhealthy and can result in poor concentration, poor decision making, and an inability to get work done.

Diagnosis Coding: Why It Is So Important

Betsy Nicoletti
Pearl | July 02, 2014 | Coding, ICD-9, Payers, Pearls
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Claims are paid based on the CPT code submitted to the payer. The diagnosis code supports medical necessity and tells the payer why the service was performed.

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