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Boosting MIPS Scores Sets the Stage for Increased RevenueAn in-depth look at maximizing your quality component on the MIPS pathway of MACRA. How do you choose the right measures?
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A Guide to Preventing Sexual Harassment at Your PracticeWhen it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, physicians must adhere to higher standard.
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How to avoid pass-through billing trapsThere are multiple reasons pass-through billing is illegal and fraudulent-and easy to catch.
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Medical Practices Must Focus on Physician Leadership DevelopmentAs healthcare reform evolves, so too will the scope and responsibilities of physician leaders.
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Determining What Needs to Be Included in Your HIPAA PoliciesWhen crafting HIPAA security policies at your medical practice, don't overlook the broader information footprint.
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How Close is Too Close with Patients?"The Waiting Room Rule" is one way to determine whether or not you are getting too close with a patient and showing favoritism.
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ICD-10: Key Changes for Primary CareHere are some diagnoses primary-care physicians should pay attention to in order to code correctly and get properly reimbursed.
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A PA's Experience in Concierge MedicineCertified PAs are adding value to the field of concierge medicine, but their knowledge and skills can make a difference in any practice.
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Are You in Compliance?Whether or not your practice has a full-time billing staff or outsources this function, billing remains the backbone of the revenue cycle in the practice.
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Why All Health Systems Need Physician ChampionsThe most successful medical practices in the future will be those that prioritize finding and cultivating physician leaders.
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Get Creative with Physician CompensationChanges in healthcare mean considering different compensation models, including alignment compensation.
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Complex Finance Reporting at a Small Practice is DoableThere are many reasons for small practices to use complex finance reporting technologies to analyze data. Here are a few.
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Could Commercial Ads Subsidize Your Medical Practice?One EHR company is selling access to its subscribers to commercial companies through advertising. Could this business model apply to other areas of healthcare?
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Five Ways to Use Social Media to Build Patient LoyaltyAs patients become increasingly savvy about where they receive medical care, it is more important to proactively build relationships through social media.
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Superbill and Forms Revision for ICD-10Superbills and other forms at your practice should also be prepared for Oct. 1, 2015. Here's how to get ready.
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Four Major Health Laws Affecting DoctorsAlthough healthcare is riddled with potential legal issues, there are several key laws that every physician should understand. Here are four of them.
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How Locum Tenens Has Changed Over the Past 20 YearsThis Locum Tenens recruiter has gone from explaining to doctors what the concept is to explaining how it would work for them.
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When your best laid plans don’t work outRunning a medical practice means being ready for the unexpected
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Understanding Observation CodesThis article identifies the types of observation codes, how each is used, and relevant CPT guidelines for physicians and medical practices.
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Your Money: Avoiding Estate TaxesMervin Low, MD, explains how a little-known type of trust can keep more of your money where it belongs - with your heirs - after you’re gone.
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Intense ICD-10 Training: A Step-by-Step PlanSome of your medical practice staff will require more intense ICD-10 training. Here's a step-by-step guide to get them prepared for the code set transition.
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ICD-10 Winter and Valentine's Day CodesHaving a little fun with the ICD-10 codes now will come in handy when it’s time to implement them later.
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Direct Primary Care: What Physicians Need to KnowWith the increased buzz around the direct primary care model, here's what you need to know about the private healthcare transition.
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What Practices Need to Do Now to Prepare for HIPAA Omnibus ChangesThere are three main changes to HIPAA coming Sept. 23, 2013, that medical practices need to know about. Here's what they are and what you should do.
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The IdeaLab: The Seven Year SwitchMichael J. McLaughlin, MD, on the hardest, and best, decision of his career: quitting clinical practice.
