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Upgrading to 5010 is just the beginning of what practices need to do to prepare for ICD-10, which will require dozens of hours of training and preparation, in addition to substantial financial resources.

The increasing aggressiveness of Medicare's so-called recovery audit contractors (RACs) is making it ever more vital that practices have formal coding compliance programs in place.

Depending on which age range a patient falls into, it’s important that practices and physicians alter their patient relations accordingly.

Forming an ACO or participating in one is no easy task. Here’s how the ACO final rule could make it a more practical option for you or your practice to consider.

Changes in electronic prescribing and the development of patient portals are affecting the way providers connect with patients.

Fraud happens ― to the tune of $994 billion dollars annually in the United States. Perhaps it is time to take a look at your medical practice and decide how to avoid becoming part of that total.

An aging global population means that healthcare needs to shift the way it looks at ― and the location of ― patient care. And technology can help.

For practices and other healthcare organizations to stay in business, a shift away from traditional collaboration habits, which are riddled with problems, is necessary.

If you’re thinking of starting or forming an ACO, you better make sure the organization in question is already fully clinically integrated.

Author and demographics expert Cam Marston describes how your medical practice must adapt to treat patients of all generations.

New MGMA CEO and president Susan Turney discusses this year's event, her new role, and an ever-changing healthcare industry.

MGMA healthcare consultant Jeffrey Milburn provided some guidance Monday to a standing-room only audience at MGMA11.

Defining quality in healthcare is an ongoing process, but understanding and managing processes to deliver predictable outcomes can be a key element, says one expert.

How will Washington's budget-cutting zeal affect your practice next year?

In this video, Robert Tennant of the MGMA discusses key areas of privacy and breach notification for private practices.

Considering selling your practice and becoming employed? Here’s what you should know before you decide.

Marc Halley, president and chief executive officer of The Halley Consulting Group, provides a guide to successful physician/hospital integration.

Penny Noyes, president of Health Business Navigators and a speaker at the MGMA11 Conference, provides tips and tools to use when renegotiating payer agreements.

Cory Sevin discusses the main characteristics of a change agent, key steps to take in leading change at a practice, and how to mitigate any adverse reaction to shifts in your office.

Sam Romeo with the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care gives some historical perspective on the patient-centered medical home and factors to consider in transitioning to this model.

John Torres with Texas-based FTGU Medical Consulting discusses revenue strategies and cost containment.

If you are looking for the latest and greatest practice management news from this year’s MGMA11 Conference, we’ve got you covered.

As the government searches for ways to cut healthcare spending, many physicians will need to work harder to ensure their paychecks aren’t trimmed as well.

From mobile EHRs to cloud-based services to patient portals, Las Vegas will be brimming with plenty of technology tools to help practices.

When it comes to creating happier patients, skip the perks in the waiting room and instead focus on boosting the morale of your staff. Here’s how.

Fretting about how you’ll access government stimulus money for your EHR usage? No need. Here’s advice on how to play the game right.

Want to implement new technologies or maximize your current systems? According to expert Cindy Dunn, you need to fix your work flow inefficiencies first and use new technologies as tools to help solve underlying process issues. Here’s how to do it.

Litigation can cost time, money, and even reputations for healthcare providers and their partners. At this year's MGMA annual conference, Michelle M. Skipper of the American Arbitration Association pointed out another solution: alternative dispute resolution.

If there’s one thing Republicans and Democrats agree on, it’s that Medicare is laden with fraud and abuse. The new health reform law gives the government vast new powers to investigate and prosecute suspected violators.

Could your practice be making more money? The experts say yes. Here are some places to look to find revenue your practice is missing.