New Health App to Link Patient Data with Physician EHRs
There are all kinds of health apps that track blood pressure, medications, nutrition, you name it. Now Apple is entering the fray with the goal of interoperability.
Medical Practice Staff Can Help Prevent Patient Lawsuits
Happy patients are less likely to sue your practice. Develop your patient-staff relationships to keep them content.
Physician Practices and Smart Electronic Communications
While text messaging can be a fast and simplified form of healthcare communication, it is fundamentally flawed in terms of HIPAA compliance.
Managing Multiple Generations at Medical Practices
When it comes to supervising members of various generations at your practice, recognize the differences, but also strive to find common ground among staff.
'Incident To' Billing: Is It Worth It for Medical Practices?
Is billing for an "incident to" service really worth the extra 15 percent in reimbursements? In my opinion, there are more pitfalls than benefits.
Examining the Medicare SGR and Why it is Truly Bad for Physicians
Each year we hear about the "flawed" SGR formula, but what's really wrong with it? Here's a look at the physician reimbursement model up for debate each year.