A Specter On Malpractice Caps
Sen. Arlen Specter's (R-Pa.) waffling on malpractice caps provokes ire.

Build Your Referral Base
Clever marketing tricks are fine, but physicians who get the most referrals are known more than anything for efficient business practices, a friendly and courteous staff, and good patient relations.

Finding a Planner
How to find the right financial planner for you

Fix Your Denial Problems
Is there anything more frustrating than providing a service to a patient expecting fair payment in return, only to be told by some bureaucrat that your claim is being denied? Want to fight back? You can.

Home Health Testing
Home tests for a wide range of diseases, conditions, and other risks are finding a receptive audience among people who feel that, as informed adults, they are capable of playing an active role in diagnosing and treating their illnesses.

IT and Patient Safety
The information technology tools that doctors use to increase patient safety run the gamut from simple to complex.

Out to Get You?
The Office for Civil Rights is investigating HIPAA violations, but, to date, its approach has been to remprimand and encourage change, not to prosecute.

The ABCs of Tablet PCs
Here's why tablets are so popular and what you should look for when making a purchase decision.

The Year of the EMR?
Government pressures physicians to adopt EMRs

When Payers Fail
What you need to know about third-party administrators and how to protect yourself when working with these usually payers.

Workers' Comp Success
Payment delays, authorization hassles, and excessive paperwork can make handling workers' compensation cases seem like a losing proposition. But in the several states where treating injured workers can pay well, medical practices are figuring out how to cut through the clutter.