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Certified PAs Can Keep ED Patients from Bouncing BackThe lack of communication physicians receive about their patients who have been to the emergency department leads to poor care coordination.
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Why You Should Look at Your Non-Compete Clause CloselyHere are a few areas of a typical non-compete clause to look closer at when signing your employment contract.
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If it could happen to Anthem, could it happen to you?Insurance giant Anthem was recently tagged with a $16 million-dollar HIPAA penalty. What can you do to keep your solo or small practice from getting hit?
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Selling Your Medical Practice: 4 Steps to Take FirstWhether actively marketing your practice for sale, or curious about the process, here are four steps to help you make informed decisions about the future.
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Can HIT Live Up to the Hype?Health information technology is playing a critical role in delivering data to the point of care when and how physicians need it.
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Seven communication sins every practice should avoidA lack of communication can lead to inefficiency in medical practice, says one expert. What are a few communications sins to avoid?
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Practice Models (Part I): Say Goodbye to Insurance CompaniesHave you been dreaming of a different way to practice? One Texas physician explains how his unique no-insurance practice model works for him - and his patients.
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'What Giving Back Means to Me'Around the world and at home, physicians are called to serve, notes family physician Lanny R. Copeland.
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Three New Ways Physicians, Practice Administrators Will CollaboratePractice administrators and physicians have differing areas of focus, but must collaborate for practice success. Here are three new partnerships for both roles.
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Connecting Primary-Care Physicians with Behavioral DataHIEs are increasingly connecting providers centered around primary-care, but what about behavioral data?
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Fighting Back Against Insurer Recoupment DemandsTwo lawyers share a way that healthcare providers can challenge insurer recoupments in the ongoing struggle with payers relating to provider reimbursement.
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Reconsidering Alternative MedicineA couple of years ago, my own physician sent me a hand-scrawled note along with some lab results that had turned out normal: “Hope you’re feeling better!” No provider before or since has made such a gesture - I’d call it alternative practice, in fact - and it’s one that really stuck with me.
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Practice tip of the week: Attracting better talent with greater transparencyYour weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
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Obesity: An American EpidemicIt is predicted that 50 percent of Americans will be obese by the year 2030. It is time to increase public awareness and research into this disease.
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Practice tip of the week: Top six ways to increase patient visitsYour weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
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We're Closing Our Practice and Moving OnEconomic opportunity, a busy international airport, and a warm climate are fueling our move from Massachusetts to Sin City, and from owner to employed.
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Mega-groups Present Opportunities for Small PracticesHere are 10 advantages of joining a physician-owned mega group.
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Three Ways Physicians Can Reduce Drug MisuseNew data from Quest Diagnostics suggests while the rate of misuse of prescription drugs is high, there are strategies for physicians to use with patients.
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Before a Medical Data Breach, Begin Your Response PlanHaving a data breach response plan on paper isn't enough. Practice staff expected to implement it must understand and be equipped to execute their tasks.
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7 Ways to combat medical misinformationThe pandemic has shown that medical misinformation can spread as quickly as a deadly disease.
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Terminating the Physician-Patient RelationshipThe physician-patient relationship can be terminated for any non-discriminatory reason with proper notice. It is best to do so as cordially as possible.
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Should You Charge For It?With paperwork piles getting ever higher, more physicians have been trying to buck the trend by charging their patients administrative fees.
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Waiting for My Scariest Moment as a PhysicianEveryone, whether a medical student or attending physician, has had a scary moment, but my greatest fear is that I have not yet had my scariest moment.
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It's Fast. It's Easy.Not using e-prescribing yet? You should be. It's easy, it saves time, it reduces risk. And by 2009, it'll be mandatory.
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Implementing a Do-it-Yourself EHR: 5 TipsCan't decide between myriad EHR vendors in your quest to meet meaningful use? Here are five tips for a DIY approach based on one practice's experience.
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How Your EHR Increases Your Malpractice RiskCan your EHR increase your risk? Yes, when used incorrectly. Here are potential technology pitfalls that can expose your practice to new malpractice risks.
