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Traveling to Nashville for MGMA15? Make the most out of your trip by making sure you do these ten things during your stay.

CMS has released modifications to the meaningful use program. Here's what the changes mean for physician practices.

Trusting relationships are key to medical practice success, and at the root of trusting relationships is strong communication. Here's how to make improvements.

A new survey reveals most physicians feel Medicare quality improvement programs are ineffective, too complex, and too burdensome for physicians and staff.

Patients have smartphones. Physicians have information about health and well-being. So logically, using mobile health technology can provide better connections.

Practice employees are more than salaries. If you use them in the right places at the right time, they are revenue generators supporting your physicians.

EHRs can be expensive for small practices. But a stipulation of the Stark Law allows a hospital to donate funds and partner with you for meaningful use.

Dealing with difficult personalities and the resulting conflicts that arise can be an everyday occurrence at many practices. Here's how to address such issues more effectively.

Here are four common difficult personality types you may have as employees at your medical practice and how to deal with them.

While the initial performance of Medicare ACOs hasn't achieved prescribed cost-savings goals, that doesn't mean they aren't successful, say two practices.

Welcoming a new physician to your practice goes beyond credentialing and orientation. It also includes marketing, integration into the team, and mentoring.

In this podcast, healthcare consultant Craig Greenberg shares three tasks every practice manager should complete before the end of 2014.

To truly be ready for the ICD-10 transition, start your communications now: with your physicians, your staff, and your tech vendors.

Practice managers often fall in to common office habits, but going against conventional practice may result in a better office culture and cost savings.

At the MGMA 2014 conference, attendees learned about key elements of HIPAA compliance they may be overlooking. Many have to do with changes to patient rights.

You may talk about growth at your medical practice, but are you walking the walk? Here are three ways to boost both personal and professional growth.

Market forces are driving new healthcare models, so it's critical to look at your practice's future. And collaboration may be the key to any kind of longevity.

In order to get patients the care they need when they need it, consider a risk-stratified care management system tied to point of care registries.

The HIPAA audit program under the Office for Civil Rights is expanding and changing. Is your practice prepared?

What you communicate to patients should also consider how you reach them. And with the variety of messaging available, there is also varying patient preference.

"Better-performing medical practices" excel in four performance categories, according to the MGMA. How does your practice stack up?

Communication, support, and education - especially on finances - are key areas for physicians and practice managers to work together in a team environment.

Looking for longevity as a medical practice? Joshua Halverson of ECG Management Consultants offers tips on survival and how to increase your practice's value.

2015 is a crucial year to prove cost and quality as a Medicare provider. Here's what you need to know to avoid financial penalties down the line.

Marcia Brauchler of Physicians' Ally offers tips on creating compliance plans to protect your medical practice.

According to legendary football coach Lou Holtz, the keys to success in life and as a healthcare professional include having a good attitude, having passion, and making good choices.

Laura Palmer of the MGMA says a little patience in hiring your next medical practice staff member goes a long way. Here are eight tips to find the right fit.

The turn of the calendar to 2015 means year-long reporting of meaningful use under CMS' EHR Incentive Programs. Here's how to prepare.

The last quarter of 2014 is the last chance for eligible professionals to get meaningful use incentive payments. Here's how to ensure you attest properly.

Robert M. Tennant of the MGMA explores how to keep patient interactions at your medical practice HIPAA compliant.