How practices are tackling pandemic staffing
From furloughing employees to implementing strict safety protocols, here's how practices have tackled pandemic staffing.
Genetic test kits: what patients deserve to know
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits are a hot commodity every holiday season, but they often come with strings attached. Here's what patients deserve to know.
Overcoming patient transportation barriers to care
When patients do not have reliable transportation, the effects ripple through the entire healthcare system. Here's a look at the fallout as well as innovative solutions.
The systemic barriers preventing physician workforce equality
Despite promising surges in the number of female medical students, active physicians remain predominantly male. Here are insiders' thoughts on why gender inequity persists and how to find a better balance.
Recent abortion legislation is an opportunity to focus on patient relations, reproductive health education
The surge in restrictive abortion legislation is a timely reminder that physician-led reproductive health and family planning education can significantly impact patient decisions and outcomes. Here's how to start the conversation.
Helping Physicians Recognize They're Burned Out
Burnout remains a prominent concern for physicians. Here's how to recognize the early signs, get help, and avoid disastrous consequences.
9 Costly HIPAA Settlements in 2017
This year's HIPAA settlements ran the monetary gamut and included the first ever fine levied due to untimely breach reporting. Here's an overview.
9 Tips to Improve Patient Collections
Maintaining practice revenues is increasingly tough in the era of high-deductible health plans. Here are nine tips to improve patient collections.
So You Want to be a Part-Time Physician?
Part-time employment can afford physicians greater work-life balance and a reprieve from burnout. Here's how to successfully transition.
11 Common Coding Questions (and Their Answers)
Inaccurate billing and coding can have a direct and negative impact on a practice's bottom line. What are some common coding queries?
7 Takeaways from Real-Life Malpractice Cases
Malpractice incidents are unfortunate for all involved, but can provide insightful lessons for practices. Here are seven takeaways from real-life suits.
11 Ways Small Practices Can Comply with MACRA
Following this year's flexibility, practices must meet strict MACRA guidelines in 2018 and beyond or face negative payment adjustments.
Top 11 Customer Service Tips for Practices
Maintaining high customer service standards can increase patient satisfaction. Here are 11 tips to gain a customer service edge.
Enhancing the Patient Experience with Exceptional Customer Service
Customer service has become an integral component of maintaining a successful practice. Here's how to improve the patient experience.
How to Create an Integrated Physician Workflow
Advances in technology are making creating an integrated and seamless physician workflow more feasible than ever.
The Worst HIPAA-related Incidents of 2016
There were several multimillion dollar HIPAA settlements this year, including the largest settlement to-date. Here is a summary of the worst incidents.
3 Reasons for Your Practice to Switch to the Cloud
Many practices are reluctant to make the switch from a physical server to the cloud. Here's why storing data in the cloud makes sense.
Investing in Tech to Grow Your Practice
Technology has the potential to create a more efficient and robust practice. Here are the technologies to invest in for practice growth.
Best Methods to Recruiting Patients in the 21st Century
Potential patients are everywhere, but practices can struggle to connect with them. Here are the best methods to recruiting the modern patient.
Why the EHR is Not Enough
EHRs have arguably been the largest investment physicians have made in the recent past. Now that the benefits of these systems are being realized, the creation of additional technologies can present even more opportunities to optimize your practice.
7 Areas Where Providers Should Go Back to School
As another year of school begins, providers may wish to pursue their own continuing medical education. Here are a few topics where a refresher may be beneficial.
10 Ways to Treat Pain without Opioids
Opioid prescriptions and associated addictions have reached epidemic proportions, resulting in the call for physicians to utilize alternative treatment methods.
Creating the Paperless Physician Office
Many practices are feeling the push to go paperless. Here's how to make the leap.
How to be Efficient with Vendor Relations
Vendors' products and services directly impact a practice's day-to-day operations. Here's how to be establish efficient vendor relations.
11 Reasons Physicians Hate Maintenance of Certification
Maintenance of certification requirements have many physicians up in arms. Here are the top reasons for the pushback.
How to: Deal with Negative Online Reviews
Online reviews are being utilized by patients more than ever before, both to provide and receive feedback about physician experiences.
7 Priciest HIPAA Incidents of 2015
Several six-figure HIPAA settlements were levied against healthcare organizations this year. Here are the top HIPAA incidents of 2015.
Top Eight Reasons to Hire a NP or PA
The benefits of hiring nurse practitioners and physician assistants extend well beyond their medical training. Here are the top reasons to employ one.
Managing Accounts Receivable (A/R) the Right Way
A/R must be properly managed in order to maintain sufficient cash flow within a medical practice. Here’s how to do it the right way.