The Inbox: Physicians Are Steamed When It Comes to Burnout
In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.
The Reasons Behind Physician Stress
Changing responsibilities and differing ways of relating to patients can make burnout worse for older physicians.
A Responsibility to Address Physician Burnout
While physician burnout seems to be endemic, it doesn't mean that steps can't be taken to improve working conditions.
The Inbox: Offsetting Declining Practice Revenue
Practice Rounds: Sharing Dangerous Opioid Medication
One in five family members share pain medications with each other. Also, ACA healthcare premiums predicted to rise dramatically.
Eight Ways Physicians Can Relax
Studies show that choosing to view challenging situations in a positive light actually improves your mood. Here are our suggestions to get started.
Stamping Out Physician Burnout
Physicians are increasingly feeling squeezed by outside forces and inner stress. Here's how you can fight back.
The Inbox: Are NPs and PAs Usurping Practice Authority?
10 Revealing Quotes on Physician Burnout
Most likely you have your own opinions about the stresses and challenges of being a physician. Here's what our experts in the field have to say.
The Inbox: Physician Deliberations on MACRA
Family Medicine Physician Shares Doubts on MACRA
In part two of our conversation with family medicine physician KrisEmily McCrory, she shares her concerns about the cost to implement unrealistic quality metrics.
A Conversation on MACRA with a Family Physician
Physicians are frustrated with the lack of clear specifics on how they will meet quality metrics to avoid a negative payment adjustment in 2019.
Population Health Strategies for Small Practices
Here are several ways even the smallest practice can effectively manage the health of its patient population.
More on Inappropriate Billing for Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries
In the second of a two-part interview with a CMS representative, more on the legal ramifications for waiving copays for low-income patients.
Important Caveat to Waiving Patient Copays
Most practices know they are obligated to collect patient copays and deductibles, but few know that for certain low-income patients doing so is illegal.
Designing Your New Medical Office Space
If your practice is considering an office redesign or building a completely new space, make sure you ask the right questions first.
Questions to Ask Before a Medical Office Redesign
Before embarking on a practice redesign you should have a clear vision of the responsibilities your architect will take in your practice's new build.
Test Your Knowledge on Waiving Copays
Do you know why you shouldn't waive patient copays? Take this short true and false quiz to find out what you really know.
Don't Write Off Patient Copays
It comes naturally to want to help your poorest patients. But before waiving patient copays, consider the legal consequences first.
Using Mobile Apps to Engage Hospitalized Patients
OhioHealth is using mobile technology to help its patients become better informed on their care, which leads to happier patients and better outcomes.
Basic Financial Reports for Your Medical Practice
Knowing where you should focus your attention is important. Here are six reports that will tell you what you need to know to run your practice well.
What It Takes to Get Paid at Your Medical Practice
How can practices know what they are getting paid, if they are not tracking payer reimbursements and running financial reports?
Does Your Practice Have a Data Breach Response Plan?
If your practice suffers a security breach, staff must know their part in implementing an incident response.
The ABCs of Patient Data Security
Training your medical staff to securely handle and protect sensitive patient data isn't as hard as you think.
Top-10 Physicians Practice Pearls for 2015
Each week we share expert advice on running your practice in Physicians Practice Pearls. Here are your favorites from 2015.
Top 10 Health Apps of 2015
Each month in our print journal, Physicians Practice selects an "App of the Month." Here are our top picks for physicians and their patients.
Physicians Must Realign Compensation with Value
Value-based reimbursement isn't the future for physicians; it's here. It's time to tie quality outcomes to compensation.
Quality Programs Physicians Should Heed
Do yourself a favor: participate in as many quality programs as make sense for your practice.
Co-opt Patients into Your Collections Process
Practices can no longer afford to be remiss about collecting outstanding patient balances, as high-deductible health plans are forcing patients to pay more.
Roles of Staff, Technology in Patient Collections
Developing better patient collections processes depends not just on good staff policies and training, but the newest in HIPAA-compliant technology.