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Kareo

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Survey identifies top challenges for independent physicians

The state of the independent practice 


Bill Dacey, MBA, MHA, CPC, CPC-I

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Coding Q&A: Problem areas with 99495 and 99496

There are two principal criteria that need to direct physicians’ code assignment once they have decided to use a TCM code.


Avery Hurt

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6 tips to boost billing and collections

Here are six resolutions that can improve your billing and collections in 2020.


Kevin G. Donoghue, JD

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Tips for addressing negative online reviews

Steps prior to considering litigation.


Angela Watkins

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7 staff roles practices should consider adding

Changes in the healthcare industry are necessitating new roles at practices. Here are seven positions you might consider adding to assist patients and staff.


Jennifer Frank, MD

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We must address social determinants of health

When physicians don't talk to patients about social determinants of health, they miss the bigger picture. 


Sherree Geyer

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Physicians working fewer hours due to furloughs and layoffs

COVID19 fallout is causing a heretofore unexperienced staffing crisis.


Joe Capko

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4 Branding Tips for Your Medical Practice

Branding is just for companies that create consumer goods like soda and cars? Wrong. Practices need to worry about branding too.


Julie Miller

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How to help your patients with opioid addiction

Primary care physicians can help fight the opioid epidemic by offering medication assisted treatment.


Karl Singer, MD,

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Physician Perspectives: Karl Singer

“I am excited every day I work and look forward to continuing to remain active in medicine as long as I can provide high-quality care.”


Chris Mazzolini

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8 Tips to improve patient satisfaction

Best practices for figuring out what patients want from your practice.


Jane Van Dis, MD

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3 ways to be more inclusive for LGBTQ+ patients

Healthcare providers and staff should ensure they create a non-judgmental, welcoming and inclusive environment for their patients.


Vanessa Vollman O’Donnell

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Outsourcing Marketing Worked for this Medical Practice

Medical practices have to learn how to market to the modern-day patient, which is not easy when they are already overworked. Outsourcing is the answer.


Efrem M. Grail

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Stay Out of Opioid-Related Prescription Trouble

In part two of this series, attorney, Efrem Grail shares six more tips on how to avoid trouble from the law when prescribing opioids.


Oliver Heinle, PA-C

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Certified PAs Help Improve Patient Satisfaction

PAs are educated in communication techniques and may have more time to educate patients and their families, improving patient satisfaction.


Neil Mecwan, MHA

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How Practices Can Improve Patient Reviews

Nearly two thirds of patients find their physician online, so having bad reviews is not an option. Here's what doctors can do.


Alex Tse, MD

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Navigating the Shifting Sand under MACRA/MIPS

Regardless of what changes are ultimately made to MACRA, the overall market is staunchly marching towards value-based payment models.


Ronni Burns

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Communication Will Enhance the Doctor-Patient Relationship

Likeability, avoiding jargon, and showing empathy are three strategies that can improve patient relations.


John Cherf, MD, MPH, MBA

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Using data to drive cost and care quality decisions

Here are three recommendations for health systems looking to improve physician engagement with data and evidence.


John Cherf, MD

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Restoring Public Trust in Healthcare with Better Evidence

A recent article in The New York Times pointed out how some tech advancements in medicine are done at the harm of patients.


Tom Ellis III

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Don’t discount the value of non-clinical staff

Non-clinical staff play an important role in ensuring a practice runs smoothly and provides high-quality patient care. Keep these tips in mind when assembling your practice’s staff.


Amy Boyer MBA

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Five questions to ask about wRVU compensation

If you're getting paid in work RVUS, then you need to understand what you’re being paid for and how to calculate your compensation.


John Reel, MPAS, PA-C

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Helping Men Realize the Power of Preventative Medicine

Certified physician assistants can help change the culture around men and their access to medical treatment.


Victor Abuel, DO

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An App that Helps Physicians Focus on Wellbeing

As physicians, we tend to care for the wellbeing of others such as our patients or our family members. This app helps us help ourselves.


Amanda Griffith

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8 Signs a Physician is Burned Out

Physician burnout and disengagement is an epidemic in health care and threatens the way physicians treat patients.


Debra Shute

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5 keys to collecting patient responsibility upfront

Ensure your practice’s long-term health by educating patients about their financial responsibility and staff on how to improve medical billing and collections.


Hoala Greevy

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Ransomware is on the rise: Ways to lower your risk

Staying wary of ransomware can keep practices safe from attack.


Alexandra Rocco, PA-C

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Managing bone health a practice-wide effort

This National Osteoporosis Month, work with patients and staff to identify and manage the disease effectively.


Jacob Grimes, JD

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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?


Teri Dreher, RN, CCRN

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5 ways private patient advocates work with physicians

If you think a patient advocate is a nuisance, think again. They help physicians, just as much as they help patients.

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