Revitalizing Medical Practice Revenue Streams
Physician compensation wasn't stellar last year, but don't give up. There are plenty of ways to jump-start your practice operations to maximize what you've got.
Making the Case for a Problem-Oriented EHR
Traditional EHRs are at the simplest, data repositories. But what if they were able to retrieve and organize data around specific patient problems?
Ask the Right Questions on Patient Satisfaction Surveys
Successful practices make it a priority to assess patient satisfaction regularly. Here's how to improve satisfaction scores and boost patient ratings.
Best States to Practice 2014
Most physicians want a favorable practice environment. If you want to know where to find it, here's our annual ranking of the best states to practice.
AMA Decries Poor EHR Usability
Announcing a new initiative to address problems with EHR, the AMA wants to encourage patient engagement and less time spent documenting data.
New Practice Models Are Gaining Acceptance in Primary Care
Our Great American Physician Survey, Sponsored by Kareo, indicates greater physician acceptance of alternate practice models to help themselves and patients.
Medical Office Leasing Basics
Understanding the principles of leasing medical office space will enable practices to negotiate a lower-cost and equitable leasing agreement.
How Medical Practices Can Stay Ahead of EHR Adoption
EHR implementation is still the most pressing tech problem for physicians, but there are ways to make it work for your practice.
Storing Data in the Cloud Gaining Acceptance in Medical Practices
It appears medical practices, especially independent ones, are becoming more accepting of putting their medical data in the cloud
Physicians Can Remain Independent in the Face of Healthcare Reform
Complying with health reform mandates isn't easy. The wise physician will pick and choose those measures that make sense for his practice.
Create a Cohesive Medical Practice Team
Despite a softening in economic gridlock, most practices are stymied when it comes to adding staff. We show you ways to maximize staff effectiveness.
Reviewing Payer Enrollment Agreements a Must for Medical Practices
Physicians are at odds waiting for new insurance plans offered through the healthcare exchanges. Here are concrete steps practices can take now to prepare.
Physicians Have Role to Play in Healthcare Reform Education
Patient visits are by necessity short on time, but that doesn't mean that practices can't take the lead in answering patient questions about health reform.
Study: As Patient Care Barriers Rise, Physician Satisfaction Falls
Providing quality patient care is a prime contributor to physician satisfaction, while negative factors associated with EHRs increased physician frustration.
Implementing Lean Methodologies at Your Medical Practice
Management expert Roger Gerard discusses how physicians can employ lean methodologies in their medical practices.
How Practices Can Recover From a Bad EHR Implementation
If your practice is reeling from a bad EHR implementation, don't despair. Consultant Carolyn Hartley shares techniques to recover and even excel.
Payer Contracts and Your Medical Practice: Beware of Deal Breakers
Penny Noyes of Health Business Navigators discusses the typical components in payer agreements, and those that might cause practices trouble.
Best States to Practice 2013
Here are the best states for physicians to practice medicine in for 2013.
Why Physicians Should Practice Medicine in Texas
Geriatrician Terri Eckert shares her perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Texas.
Why Physicians Should Practice Medicine in Tennessee
Anesthesiologist Christopher Young shares his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Tennessee.
Why Physicians Should Practice Medicine in South Carolina
Internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist Narayanachar Murali shares his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of South Carolina.
Why Physicians Should Practice Medicine in Mississippi
Urogynecologist Robert Harris shares his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Mississippi.
Why Physicians Should Practice Medicine in Nevada
Urologist David Hald shares his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Nevada.
Why Physicians Should Practice Medicine in Indiana
Pediatrician Dan Dusleag shares his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Indiana.
Why Physicians Should Practice Medicine in Idaho
Family physician Ted Epperly shares his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Idaho.
Why Physicians Should Practice Medicine in Alabama
Family physician Tom Kincer shares his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Alabama.
Health Insurance Exchange Information for Physicians, Patients
Your patients may be asking about health insurance exchanges. Here's how to help direct them to the right information.
What Health Insurance Exchanges Mean for Physicians
The creation of new health insurance exchanges comes with new challenges for physicians, but perhaps not immediately, say the experts.
Physician Compensation Tied to Quality, Patient Metrics 'Growing'
Managing Chronic Pain Patients and Opioid Drugs
Treating chronic pain patients in primary-care practices can involve some extra work, but done wisely, the benefit to the majority of patients far outweighs the potential for abuse.