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Risks of Being Acquired by Non-Hospital EntitiesLooking to get those administrative burdens off your plate? Before you sell to a non-hospital entity be leery of these compliance risks.
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Physician Practice Valuation: Measurement, Terms, and TrendsHere are some guidelines to measure the true value of your medical practice, including a look at post-transaction compensation.
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Three Ways Managers Can Work Better with PhysiciansMedical practice managers must be more aware of how physicians deliver care and how they can help them do it more efficiently.
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Second Opinion: Let’s Be Friends AgainOncologist Myo Thant on the loss of physician camaraderie - and his plan to bring it back.
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Practicing Cafeteria-Style MedicineSometimes Nanci Hawkins can’t decide whether she’s an OB/GYN or a sandwich maker at a lunch counter.
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Five Market Trends Affecting Telehealth AdoptionTelehealth adoption is not where it could be, here are five trends having an impact on the market.
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EHR Transition Through the Eyes of a Physician AssistantAs the person in our medical group who definitely does a significant amount of the administrative work ... I have made the leap to the fully electronic charting system early and have been using it for two months. I love it, but worry about the learning curve for our surgeons and others on the medical staff based on my experience.
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Understanding the cost of careNeil Baum, MD, explains how understanding the different costs associated with care can help you raise profits.
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'Why I Stay Independent'Solo internist Neil Nelson says he's not doomed to extinction - in fact, he thinks there might be a backlash if more physicians feel the way he does.
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How PAs Can Help Manage Patients With Mental IllnessSome of the most challenging patients for primary-care physicians are those with mental illness. Here's how PAs can help you care for them.
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Eight technologies practices are leveraging to deliver better patient careSolutions that have become more than just “nice-to-have” since the beginning of the 2020 pandemic.
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Physician’s Guide to the New Consumer MarketWith costs front and center for patients, in simple and stark terms: If you can’t deliver what the consumer perceives as quality, you will lose.
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Five Ways Physicians Can Use Mobile Devices to Boost Patient CareMobile health tools have come a long way over the past few years. Here's how and why physicians should be using them.
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Physicians Practice Pearls: You Can Teach an Old Dog New TricksDon’t let employees’ poor computer skills (or your own) stop you from adopting needed technology.
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Structures of medical practice transactionsUnderstanding the key legal structures — asset purchase, stock purchase, and merger — is essential for physicians navigating the complex and high-stakes process of buying, selling, or merging a medical practice.
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Effective E-mails: 3 Tips for Physicians, ManagersMany medical practice staff members, managers, and physicians struggle when attempting to communicate effectively via e-mail. Here are some suggestions.
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'My Scariest Experience as a Doctor'Infectious disease specialist Onyema Ogbuagu's quiet walk was interrupted by an unexpected delivery.
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CREATES: An approach to employee retentionA simple acronym can help your practice retain staff.
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HIPAA Breaches: Times you can be held liable for a business associate’s HIPAA breachRecent clarifications on HIPAA liability underscore the importance of maintaining protected health information and taking precautions when working with third parties.
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ICD-10: 5 Ways to Prepare for the Home StretchIt's down to the wire for your practice in preparing for ICD-10. Here are five things to do now before Oct. 1.
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Social Media Risks at Your Medical Practice: 5 Key IssuesAttorneys Barbara Zabawa and Melissa Giftus warn improper social media use can lead to possible HIPAA violations, increased malpractice liability, and more.
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Four Trends From HIMSS 2012Forget about meaningful use and ICD-10. The deep talk at HIMSS 2012 was about iPads, data mining, game-like patient apps, and - what's that? - more EHR products?
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Are Your Staff in the Right Roles?Your practice’s biggest expense-and best asset-is your staff. Here’s how to ensure you’ve got the right staff in the right roles working as efficiently as possible.
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'Why I'm Loving Private Practice'Unhappy with the state of her practice, this doc decided to ask her patients what they wanted.
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Physician Assistants Ideal for Patient Nutrition EducationExperienced physician assistants can help physicians counsel their patients on better nutrition.
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Don’t Let Your Medical Practice Design Damage Your ReputationOnline rating sites not only review physicians, but your entire practice, including the aesthetics. Here are five tips to improve positive patient feedback.
