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Medicare, With a Grain of SaltThe lesson: when it comes to collecting from Medicare (and other payers), it pays to question the status quo.
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Safety at the Practice Takes on a New MeaningOSHA recently introduced harsher penalties to employers who are violating workplace safety guidelines. Here's what you have to know.
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The Psychologically Impaired Staffer: Risks and ChoicesA member of your medical staff has potentially dangerous psychological issues. You don't want to be insensitive, what are your choices?
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Your Money: Don’t Leave Your Money to Uncle SamTry these simple techniques for reducing your heirs’ estate tax obligations.
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Doctors and the Information Technology ParadoxHealthcare IT has great potential, but the lack of compatibility and conformity is making its role as a cost- and time-saving savior improbable.
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Patient record retention: Tips for compliance and protectionStoring and accessing patient records can be a big hassle, especially when practices are experiencing a business transition. Learn how to maintain compliance and avoid potential lawsuits.
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Improving Patient Care with SMSText messaging allows practice's to easily interact with patients, saving time and hassle, while also improving the overall patient experience.
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Communication Issues Can Lead to Malpractice ClaimsA recent study looked at the effect miscommunication had on malpractice claims. The results show the value in being clear and concise with patients.
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Second Opinion: Too Many Doctors? Hardly.Our new column gives physicians a voice. This issue: Why economics is ruining healthcare and what to do about it.
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How certified PAs Are reshaping team-based healthcare, one patient at timeWorking in collaboration with physicians, certified PAs provide a continued and expanded commitment to team-based practice in medicine
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Basic Budgeting for PhysiciansYour expertise in medicine is established; now brush up on your financial education.
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Building a Clinical Documentation Improvement ProgramHere are three general processes your practice should take into consideration when building its CDI program for better documentation and coding.
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The Evolving Patient-Doctor Relationship is as Vital as EverA lot stands in the way of a strong patient-doctor relationship these days, specifically the cost of care. But physicians must remain committed.
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Investing in Marketing Technologies can Grow Your PracticeWorried about bringing in new patients in the digital age? Look towards investing in marketing technologies.
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'I Feel I Am Successful When I Am Prepared'Juggling motherhood and private practice makes preparation key.
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Vaccination Programs: Giving Medical Practices a Shot in the ArmWith flu season fast-approaching, now is a perfect time for physicians' practices to evaluate their vaccination offerings.
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When a Patient Makes ThreatsFifteen years after his 300-pound, 6’4” patient offered to toss him through his office window, psychiatrist Dennis Helmuth explains why he now looks forward to their appointments.
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Privacy and ADA compliance for health care organizationsHealthcare employers have to strike a balance between their ADA responsibilities and the privacy of their employees.
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MACRA, MIPS and APMs: An Unappetizing Alphabet SoupThe cold reality of life under MACRA should be alarming to small and solo practice physicians.
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Cloud Computing Is no Longer Your Practice's Future, It's Here NowWith the advent of cloud computing, practices are now able to have better access to their data; using any platform, any device, and at anytime.
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Lack of Communication Leading to 5010 Conversion ConfusionThe enforcement delay for 5010 may have been a relief to some, but has caused confusion for most.
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Eight Ways to Improve Patient CommunicationsEffective communication is essential for delivering quality patient care and establishing a good relationship. Here are eight tips to help.
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A Voice Against Age-Based Testing for PhysiciansOne MD says that age-based testing is ageist and a disturbing trend. She outlines her reasons why she feels this way.
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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT LAB: Start Your Practice's Overhaul HereThis new column will give you the tools you need to diagnose and solve your office's problems. First up: Are you a high performer?
