Physician practices can use physician relationship management technology to recoup lost revenue and improve patient outcomes.
As National PA Week approaches (Oct. 6-12), it's time to reflect on how far the profession has come in 50 years.
When it comes to payer enrollment, small practices often lack the necessary time or resources, here are some things to consider.
Cybercriminals will go after medical practices of all sizes. Here a few ways to thwart this unwanted attention.
Here are 10 relevant financial reports each physician at your practice should see … whether they read them or not.
It may not be the most wonderful time of the year for some patients. Here's how healthcare providers can help.
The quality of patient care depends on high-functioning providers. The increasing trend and data confirming the negative impact of physicians’ ill health on patient care means that the healthcare industry must search for answers - now.
As part of healthcare teams, PAs can prevent morbidities, promote healthy lifestyles, and improve patients' overall health with preventative care.
It's easy to check references, verify clinical skills and training, and see if a physician is in your price range. Cultural fit is harder to ascertain.
Physicians interested in any transaction opportunity need to be familiar with the process, and the healthcare regulatory and legal issues that can delay or thwart a deal.
How do physicians need to manage hypertension - from a coding perspective - in the age of quality-based care?
Although allegations of fraud are common in a medical practice, they can often be more difficult to prove than most people realize.
With more than 70 percent of Americans overweight, we are in a serious population health challenge, don't let the high fiscal cost affect your practice.
A medical practice is a business and cash flow matters. Here's how to be sure you thoroughly understand your bottom line.
Integrating acquired physician practices has been an ongoing struggle for health systems. Here are some steps to take to ensure a smoother integration.
This year the PA profession celebrated its 50th anniversary. Much has changed, but the future of the profession remains bright.
These will help physicians empower patients to get involved in the diagnostic process from the moment they first meet.
With an ever-evolving healthcare delivery system, avoiding pitfalls is a daily struggle. Here are some tips for your practice.
Existing medical documentation, particularly EHRs, needs to support physicians - not stymie them - as the industry transitions to value-based care.
How you can pivot to a virtual patient and family advisory council.
How politics, value-based reimbursement and patient collaboration will impact providers in 2018.
Improving your billing processes can not only improve your revenue, but will make patients happier.
How does a physician determine if a practice management arrangement with an MSO is right for the practice? Here are five things physicians should consider.
As the fight against sleep disorders rages on, PAs find themselves on the front lines thanks to their excellent training and ability to adapt.
In part two of this series, learn strategies to effectively enact change at your practice.
Would you rather work for an independent practice group, or are you better off employed by a health system?
This final part of a two-part series focuses on providing proactive care and measuring the results of complex patients.
A brief overview of laws and issues related to office based surgical practices.
Here are some strategies practices should take to better communicate medical costs to patients.
Medicare's Quality Payment Program (QPP) is a little different in 2018 than it was in 2017. Here is a guide to this year's reporting requirements.