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Wendy Dessler

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5 Tips to Get Paid from Late Paying Patients

Some patients are going to give you trouble when it comes to paying on time. Here are some tips to get what you've earned.


Wendy J. Meyeroff

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Buying Medical Malpractice Insurance: A Physician’s Guide

>Malpractice insurance is not just a major expense for medical practices, it is a requirement. Selecting malpractice insurance can be a complex endeavor. There’s no one-size-fits-all policy, and physicians must be well educated on their malpractice options. What do you need to know to make sure you have the best coverage with the best carrier for your needs? This white paper will provide background and guidance on a topic that is key to maintaining an optimally functioning practice.


Wiks Moffat

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Updating HIPAA Business Associate Agreements: 3 Steps

Your practice's business associates can lead to HIPAA issues. Here are three tips to ensure your vendors can ensure the safety of protected health information.


William Barrett

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Adding a Medical Practice Partner: 8 Considerations (Part II)

Whether bringing in a new partner or becoming one at your medical practice, here are key issues to consider before signing any deal.


William Litt

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To Lease or to Buy?

How to make a lease versus buy decision


William Morgan, MD

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10 Things Physicians Should Know About PAs: Part 2

Important points about the physician assistant profession that could ease physician apprehension about working with them.


William T. Sheahan, MD

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Bringing the EHR into the Physician-Patient Relationship

The EHR, in some form, is here to stay. However, when it comes to the use of computers, many physician practices clearly lag behind the rest of the world.


Yolanda Suarez, DO

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'What I Learned from My Patient'

Even close to death, each patient deserves compassion


Yulian Shtern, Esq.

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What You Need to Know About Office-Based Surgery Laws

A brief overview of laws and issues related to office based surgical practices.


Yulian Shtern, Esq., Elizabeth Kase, Esq., Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD & Stephen B. Corn, MD.

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When Your Patient Asks for Medical Marijuana

What do physicians have to know about the legal ramifications about prescribing or recommending medical marijuana to a patient?


Zach Watson

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Will Patients Embrace Wearable Health Technology?

Patients with chronic diseases consume a huge portion of healthcare expenses. The use of health tracking devices could change that.


Donna Seton, PA-C

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Certified PAs Enhance Hospice and Palliative Care

With advanced education and experience that affords flexibility, Certified PAs can bring vital expertise and skills to palliative care teams.


Daniel Sabido

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Crucial Lessons from Falling-Behind Medical Practices

A recent survey shows a grim, but still avoidable, extinction for some medical groups. Here's what these guys need to do to turn it around.


Elson Lai, MD

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Technology Makes Me a Better Doctor, Entrepreneur, Person

This doctor uses technology to his advantage. He explains why he can't empathize when other doctors complain about technology.


Jim Higgins

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Better patient relationship management, fewer no-show appointments

Physician practices can use physician relationship management technology to recoup lost revenue and improve patient outcomes.


Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed. D, PA-C

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Celebrating 50 years of the PA Profession

As National PA Week approaches (Oct. 6-12), it's time to reflect on how far the profession has come in 50 years.


Neeraj K. Sharma

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Payer Enrollment Tips for Small Practices

When it comes to payer enrollment, small practices often lack the necessary time or resources, here are some things to consider.


Daniel Tucker

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Phishing "Bait" Helps Practice Catch Cybercriminals

Cybercriminals will go after medical practices of all sizes. Here a few ways to thwart this unwanted attention.


Randy Dotinga

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10 Medical Practice Financial Reports Docs Need to See

Here are 10 relevant financial reports each physician at your practice should see … whether they read them or not.


Nelae Keene, PA-C

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Help patients beat the “holiday blues”

It may not be the most wonderful time of the year for some patients. Here's how healthcare providers can help. 


Alex Mangrolia

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Unwell physicians and burnout put patients at risk

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.


Ambreen Nadeem, PA-C

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Certified PAs Are Experts at Preventive Care

As part of healthcare teams, PAs can prevent morbidities, promote healthy lifestyles, and improve patients' overall health with preventative care.


Cheryl Wergin, MA

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4 Questions That Can Determine Physician Culture Fit

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.


Gary W. Herschman, Anjana Patel, Yulian Shtern, Esq.

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Prepping a Practice for a Private Equity Transaction

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.


Gregory W. Rutecki, MD and Bryan R Pfeiffer, CPC-A

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Hypertension Coding in the Age of Quality

How do physicians need to manage hypertension - from a coding perspective - in the age of quality-based care?


martin merr

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Medical Fraud can be Difficult to Prove

Although allegations of fraud are common in a medical practice, they can often be more difficult to prove than most people realize.


Ann Kuenker, DO

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Weight Loss Counseling and Maximizing Reimbursement

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.


Jeff Akers, CPA

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Understanding Your Practice's Bottom Line

A medical practice is a business and cash flow matters. Here's how to be sure you thoroughly understand your bottom line.


Chris Stanley, MD

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Managing Up Physician Acquisitions

Integrating acquired physician practices has been an ongoing struggle for health systems. Here are some steps to take to ensure a smoother integration.


Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C

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What will PAs be Doing in 2018?

This year the PA profession celebrated its 50th anniversary. Much has changed, but the future of the profession remains bright.

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