Articles
‘What Surprised Me Most About Being a Physician’ (posted on 3/1/10)
Internist Kathleen Summers learns about keeping an open mind when there’s no evidence as she encounters patients who want to try alternative medical treatments.
What Your Drug Rep Knows (posted on 3/1/10)
Should you keep your Rx data away from drug companies? Is that even possible? Here’s what you can and can’t do to protect your prescribing privacy.
7 Ways to Make Your Patients Smile (posted on 2/1/10)
Amid the stresses of running a medical practice, it’s sometimes hard to find the time to keep your patients happy. But keeping your patients smiling is good for your wallet and your psyche.
A Stress-Reduction Guide That Works (posted on 2/1/10)
Forget herbal tea and bubble baths — a physician’s stress requires a more aggressive treatment. Here’s how to dissect the causes of your stress and utilize effective strategies for finding solutions.
Are You Burning Money? Know the Signs (posted on 2/1/10)
Most practices waste scads of money — then wonder why they need a microscope to see their bottom line. To keep you on the right road, we’ve posted the signs to a more efficient and productive practice.
Handling Angry Patients (posted on 2/1/10)
Family physician Sarah Parrott offers a primer on managing angry patients the right way, instead of losing your cool.
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Q & A
Integrating Staff From Two Practices (posted 6/1/09)
We have a practice where two locations have merged into one.
Need for HIPAA Claim Protection (posted 6/1/09)
Do I need a separate insurance policy for protection in case a HIPAA violation lawsuit is ever filed against me?
Reducing EMR Impact on Physician Productivity (posted 6/1/09)
You recently highlighted a practice that implemented EMR.
Smoking Cessation Advice (posted 6/1/09)
How do you encourage a person to quit smoking who has been smoking since the age of 16?
Charging for Applications to Free Pharmaceutical Programs (posted 5/1/09)
Given the economy, we are seeing an increasing number of patients who are likely eligible for no-cost medication programs from the pharmaceutical companies.
Determining Average Specialist Wait Time in Community (posted 5/1/09)
How can we figure out the average wait time, in days, for a new appointment with a rheumatologist in our area?
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