Ken Terry

Here's the scoop on reimbursement for your medical practice's EHR use if you meet the meaningful use requirements of CMS.

Say goodbye to photocopies: Machine-readable cards could make billing and collections easier. When will payers make them widely available?

Large employers are cutting healthcare costs by opening their own clinics onsite and offering workers nearly-free service. What does this mean for practices like yours?

This time, it's back with a quality twist.

We hate to say it, but there’s a big one coming: ICD-10. The new coding system will not take effect until 2013, but it’s still going to cost you. Here’s the scoop.

As healthcare changes, so do patient confidentiality issues. Insurance companies aren’t the only ones demanding to see patient charts: lawyers, auditors, and even employers want a peek. Here’s our guide to navigating privacy issues.

How to make the most of extra services in tough times - and when to cut bait on failing ancillaries.

We’ll keep our eyes peeled for trends and changes that may affect your practice. This month: The government is offering incentives to physicians who prescribe electronically. Here’s the lowdown.

It’s time to get those annual coding upgrades to your billing software. But, how can you defray the cost without losing the upgrades?

Should you outsource your practice’s billing, or keep it in-house? Revenue cycle management vendors promise to reduce denials, improve collections, and get you your money faster. But, are they for you?

The advantages of EMRs for physicians are clear. But finding a product that’s right for oncology is complicated. You can’t just adapt a generic EMR to an oncology practice. We sort it all out for you.

So the truck rolls up to your office, and you take delivery of your new EMR system. Now what? Relax and follow our step-by-step plan to EMR success.

Practice partnerships can be like families - and sometimes, family members fight. But when partners know how to fight fair, disagreements between them shouldn’t spell doom for your practice.

Have you heard about that “free” electronic medical records system that your local hospital, government agency, or EMR vendor is offering? Sounds good, right? But be careful. While there are ways to get EMR software for little or no cost, there are still expenses (and sometimes other strings) attached.

You’ve been handwriting prescriptions for years and are reluctant to change. We understand. But e-prescribing technology is inexpensive, easy to use, and can make your life easier and keep your patients safer. Is it time to dump your Paper Mate?