Keith L. Martin

Shopping for new software? Here are 10 tips to help make the process as effective as possible.

There's no doubt that the move away from ICD-9 is going to be difficult for medical practices; but that's no reason to give up on preparations.

Whether you have one physician or 17,000 to prepare for the ICD-10 transition, here's how to get them invested in implementing the new coding system.

With physicians and practices in limbo on the ICD-10 transition, CMS reaffirmed its commitment to the code set and says a new deadline will be announced shortly.

Having at least another 18 months until ICD-10 becomes a reality can be a good thing for your medical practice. Here are four things to start doing today.

Whether your medical practice was ready to implement ICD-10 in October 2014 or not, here's what you need to do to get ready for the transition in 2015.

Congress decided that physicians need one more year to prepare for ICD-10. Here's what it means for your medical practice and the healthcare industry overall.

The U.S. EHR market is projected to reach $9.3 billion by 2015, the largest worldwide, thanks in part to meaningful use incentives, says a new Accenture study.

Let's work together to ensure that this year is a successful one for you and your practice. We're here to help, so just let us know how.

Training, testing, and ongoing review and maintenance are parts of an action plan your medical practice should have for the ICD-10 transition.

An internal systems assessment, developing a budget, and looking at documentation are key elements to prepare for the ICD-10 transition.

Robert Tennant of the Medical Group Management Association offers tips to practices to create a strategy for the ICD-10 transition.

Payer negotiations can favor medical practices if they take steps to know more about themselves and their patients.

Making an impact on your patients - and your fellow medical practice employees - means bringing out the best in yourself. Sally Hogshead describes how.

At Northwest Primary Care Group in Oregon, they've implemented some strategies and best practices to get patients engaged via their portal. Here are some tips.

Business expert and author Sam Silverstein urges medical practices to establish their beliefs, never stray from them, and to cut out excuses.

Copying and pasting information in your EHR can be effective when done properly, according to AHIMA's Diana Warner.

Political columnist George F. Will discusses America's myriad problems and their solutions, including our excessive healthcare spending and consumption.

The MGMA13 Conference has lots of insight and advice to offer medical practices. Let Physicians Practice be your guide.

Michael O'Connell of Marymount Hospital in Ohio discusses key steps your medical practice can take to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

The MGMA's Donna Knapp and Todd Evenson discuss current and looming quality and cost factors that are playing a role in physician compensation.

Vic Arnold, a managing director at Huron Consulting, discusses practice-alignment strategies that will aid long-term survival in a partnership.

Consultant John Lutz discusses the transition from volume- to value-based healthcare and how medical practices can begin preparing today.

Physicians Practice Executive Editor Keith L. Martin helps you plan your agenda for the third day of this year's MGMA13 Conference in San Diego.

Each year, we present our Best States to Practice rankings based on metrics such as cost of living, physician density, and disciplinary measures.

Internist Timothy McAvoy shares his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Wisconsin.

Radiologist Connie Innis shares her perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Washington.

Physician Philip Briggs discusses the best and worst parts of practicing in New Mexico from his perspective.

Pathologist Deborah August discusses what she likes and what she would change about practicing medicine in Massachusetts.

Family physician Josh Umbehr shares his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Kansas.