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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.

Recent Content

Boost Your Medical Practice's Web Presence by Using Keywords

Megan Newton

Blog | July 29, 2014 | Marketing, Patient Relations, Referrals, Technology

By Megan Newton

Identifying keywords that will help your medical practice perform better in search results is key to attracting new patients.

Legal Pitfalls of Electronic Patient Communication

Shelly K. Schwartz

July 28, 2014 | Law & Malpractice, Mobile, Patient Relations, Risk Management

By Shelly K. Schwartz

From texting to Facebook messages, communicating with patients electronically has always raised legal questions. Here are the answers to keep your practice safe.

Fist Bumping with Patients: A Healthier Alternative to Shaking Hands?

July 28, 2014 | Patient Relations, Healthcare Careers

Many physicians start off their patient visits with a friendly handshake. But some researchers say that's not the healthiest approach. What do you think?

The Tricky Economics of Running a Medical Practice

Melissa Young, MD

Blog | July 28, 2014 | Finance, Operations, Staff

By Melissa Young, MD

Unless a member of the medical practice team is intimately involved in the cash flow process, they probably don't know what is affordable for the practice.

Five Retirement Planning Tips for Physicians

Steven Podnos, MD, CFP

Blog | July 28, 2014 | Finance, Healthcare Careers, Personal Finance

By Steven Podnos, MD, CFP

Are you doing all you can to ensure financial stability during retirement? Here, a financial planner shares his key advice.

Investing in Ancillary Service Providers: Legal Risks for Physicians

Martin Merritt

Blog | July 27, 2014 | Compliance, Finance, Healthcare Careers, Law & Malpractice

By Martin Merritt

A tax and business formation lawyer shares the legal risks physicians must consider prior to investing in or working for ancillary service providers.

Five Ways Physicians Can Use Mobile Devices to Boost Patient Care

Nick Adams

Blog | July 26, 2014 | Mobile, Technology, Technology Survey

By Nick Adams

Mobile health tools have come a long way over the past few years. Here's how and why physicians should be using them.

Videos
Podcasts

Top 5 Reasons Physicians Give for Avoiding Social Media
Keith L. Martin
July 02, 2014 | Technology Survey, HIPAA, Marketing, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Relations, Physician Productivity
By Keith L. Martin
Physician and social media expert Russell Faust describes the top obstacles preventing doctors from utilizing social media as a tool for their medical practice.
ICD-10: From Politics to Preparation
May 23, 2014 | ICD-10, Coding, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections, Staff, Training
Sue Bowman of AHIMA discusses how ICD-10 got delayed, the true cost of waiting one year for implementation, and how to get your practice prepared.
ICD-10 Next Steps: For the Prepared and Procrastinators
May 07, 2014 | ICD-10, Coding, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections, Staff, Training
Angie Comfort of AHIMA gives you quick tips on what you should do to prepare for ICD-10 in 2015, whether your practice was ready or not in 2014.
New Patient Intake at Your Medical Practice: A Nine-Step Process
Aubrey Westgate
April 23, 2014 | Patient Relations, Healthcare Reform, Payers
By Aubrey Westgate
Consultant Gail Levy shares nine steps to ensure your practice is orienting new patients efficiently and effectively.

Storing Patient Credit Card Information: A New Necessity for Practices
Aubrey Westgate
April 16, 2014 | Medical Billing & Collections, Contracts, Finance, Operations
By Aubrey Westgate
In this podcast, consultant Susanne Madden shares how medical practices can store patient credit card numbers securely and effectively.
What Physicians Should Know About the ICD-10 Delay
Aubrey Westgate
April 01, 2014 | ICD-10, Finance, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections, Training
By Aubrey Westgate
Robert Tennant, senior policy adviser of government affairs for the Medical Group Management Association, discusses the ICD-10 delay.
What to Look for in Healthcare IT Staff
Marisa Torrieri
March 14, 2014 | Health IT, Technology
By Marisa Torrieri
How to ask the right questions and find the perfect candidate for your practice's healthcare IT needs.
Tips for Physicians on Joining and Posting to Twitter
Marisa Torrieri
February 25, 2014 | Marketing, Patient Relations, Technology
By Marisa Torrieri
Pediatrician and social media enthusiast Natasha Burgert offers physicians advice on joining and posting to Twitter.

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Physicians Practice Pearls

Five Steps to Easy Physician Credentialing

Lucien W. Roberts

Pearl | July 23, 2014 | Payers, Healthcare Careers, Managers Administrators, Pearls, Recruitment

By Lucien W. Roberts

Done haphazardly or postponed until a month before a new physician starts, sloppy credentialing can spell cash-flow delays and more. Here's how to do it right.

Why Your Practice Should Become More Patient-Centered

Judy Capko

Pearl | July 16, 2014 | Patient Relations, Operations, Pearls, Practice Models

By Judy Capko

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

By Cheryl Toth

Information overload is emotionally unhealthy and can result in poor concentration, poor decision making, and an inability to get work done.