Authors


Athira Sivan

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Supreme Court requires more proof in controlled substances prescribing cases

The majority concluded that the mental intent requirement does indeed apply not only to the conduct in issuing a prescription but also to a prescriber’s awareness of whether the prescription is authorized.


Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU

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Fulfilling the growing need for primary care

Patients are clamoring for care as the physician shortage gets worse. Here’s why nurse practitioners and physician assistants are part of the solution.


Annabelle Smith

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Five tips for maximizing peer review privileges in a physician’s practice

Peer review privileges can apply to multiple credentialing, privileging and quality assurance and improvement processes.


Ronen Lavi

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Innovation should mitigate rising burnout

How technology can aid physicians in returning to focusing on patient care.


Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH

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Teens and suicide risk: Providing care and communication strategies with Dr. Anisha Abraham

The concerning rise in teen suicide rates and how physicians can intervene


Bevey Miner

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6 Ways digital fax solutions promote security, interoperability for physician practices

Embracing new technologies can help a practice unplug from the fax machine.


Laura Kreofsky

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Preparing for the retail health care revolution

Healthcare is undergoing a seismic and highly visible shift that poses a serious threat to traditional care providers.


Maren S. Fragala, PhD

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Is medical debt making patients sicker?

Physicians, and employers, need to start taking financial toxicity seriously.


Scott Early, MD

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Navigating the ACO landscape: A guide for providers striving for value-based care

The crucial decision of which ACO to join requires careful consideration of various factors.


Cynthia Miller, MD, MPH, FACP
Cynthia Miller, MD, MPH, FACP

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Mitigating climate health isn’t just the physician’s job – It’s a job for everyone

People are suffering the effects of climate now and need immediate attention to prevent mortality and morbidity.


Steven Waldren, MD, MS, AAFP
Steven Waldren, MD, MS, AAFP

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Alleviating documentation burden for physicians

How digital voice assistants can make a difference for your practice.


George Dealy

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How analytics can help address revenue cycle challenges

In order to better anticipate and respond to future obstacles, providers must implement data analytics tools that will allow them to quickly and reliably identify potential weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.


Mohan Giridharadas

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Practice tip of the week: Why your EHR is just not enough

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.


Jon Bloom, MD

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Why physicians must lead the care team

The health system must rethink its strategy to enable primary care providers to develop better game plans for chronic disease patients, such as people living with type 2 diabetes.


Nancy Klotz, MD, MBA, FACP
Nancy K. Klotz, MD, MBA, FACP

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There’s a crisis in men’s health: What practices should do

What can healthcare providers do to ensure that we are meeting the unique challenges men are facing today?


Sameer Suhail, MD

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Impacts of rural health care facilities on their communities

The reason rural health care facilities are so important is that rural residents face more significant barriers to healthcare.


Peter Schoch, MD

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6 Steps you can take now as a provider to address health inequities

If a person’s zip code has more bearing on their wellness than their genetic code, how are healthcare providers supposed to address inequitable outcomes?


Ryan Bush

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Untangling telehealth billing

Billing for telemedicine services doesn’t have to be overwhelming when you understand a few key concepts and take advantage of your available resources.


Kirstan Cecil
Kirstan Cecil

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Are clinical trials right for your practice? Assessing the strategic fit

Participating in clinical trials can vastly improve patient outcomes and accelerate your practice’s reputation and ability to attract top-tier talent.


Joel Landau

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Is healthtech destined to follow the same path as fintech?

Parallels have been drawn between the healthtech and fintech sectors, with the conclusion being drawn that the former is where the latter had been, just a few years ago.


Daniel DeSalvo, MD

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Healthcare technology shouldn’t disappear with COVID19

Continuation of care for chronic conditions is essential.


Lyle Solomon, JD

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What physicians need to know about the Healthcare Transparency Act

The healthcare transparency act was recently updated. Here’s what it’s about and its potential consequences.


Michele Bailey

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Why you should stress empathy and gratitude in your practice

Although times of true crisis may challenge our ability to experience and express gratitude and empathy, such difficult times also demand that we work on enhancing our capacity for doing so.


Tom Testa

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5 DIY marketing strategies for time-pressed medical professionals

With search engines and artificial intelligence tools, it may be incredibly easy to search for “how” to do something, but it’s often the “why,” “where,” and “when” that elude us when first starting a new discipline.


Keith Florance
Keith Florance

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Q&A: How micro-incentives are helping to advance value-based care

Monetary micro-incentives routed directly to individual clinicians are being used to shift providers into value-based behaviors without the need to re-contract rates or design new payment models.


Jennifer S. Tirnauer, MD

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The case for integrating patient perspectives into continuing medical education

A key aspect of medical education is understanding the perspective of the patient being treated.


Drew Smith

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4 Insights into revving up rural patient financial engagement—digitally

Digital financial engagement offers significant opportunities to reach patients early in the financial stage of their encounter while lowering administrative costs.


Kishlay Anand, MD, MS

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Incorporating modern technology benefits into Medicare Advantage plans

Proactive virtual care is easing the clinical burden of Emergency Department reactive services.


Tina Hsiao, MBA

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8 Billing tips for practices

Common mistakes can creep into various steps in the insurance billing process. Correct them and you’ll improve the financial health of your practice.


Anish Sebastian

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Data's role in personalized care

Digital health technology has the potential to transform wellness and improve patient outcomes.

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