Physicians Practice Pearls®

Artificial intelligence is creating virtual patients that could transform clinical trials, cutting costs and time, says Neil Baum, M.D.

Due diligence exposes hidden risks, boosts valuation and speeds physician practice M&A with key financial, legal and HR checks.

Medicare audits trigger sudden 935 recoupments; learn how UPIC record demands and slow appeals can drain providers before an ALJ hearing.

Win back lapsed patients with EHR outreach, better service and low-cost community and digital marketing to grow your practice.

30 days to fix payer friction? Kem Tolliver breaks down the three moves revenue cycle leaders should make first; and why waiting in a queue isn't a strategy.

OCR’s latest HIPAA settlement spotlights risk analysis failures and how ChatGPT, AI scribes, consent laws and evidence deletion reshape compliance.

Stop reacting to denials: proactive, data-driven tactics to cut payer friction, prevent revenue leakage and improve cash flow.

Neil Baum, M.D., gives seven tips to enhance the patient experience.

Neil Baum, M.D., talks about the intersection of marketing and quality.

Health care may be essential, but that doesn't exempt your practice from immigration compliance. Attorney Katie Russell breaks down the biggest gaps.

HHS-OCR ramps up HIPAA enforcement: phishing settlement spotlights risk analyses, Security Rule gaps and urgent 2026 Part 2 NPP updates.

Meet ChatGPTHealth: encrypted, physician-collab info that helps patients interpret records, prep visits, and manage wellness; without replacing doctors.

Winning medical practices don't follow trends; they make bold strategic choices. These counterintuitive habits set market leaders apart.

Neil Baum, M.D., discusses the importance of observation in the practice of medicine.

Patient satisfaction drives outcomes, revenue and reviews. A few simple communication tweaks can make patients feel heard and loyal.

AI scribes streamline notes, but can trigger HIPAA, consent and Medicare compliance risks. Learn safeguards to avoid audits, liability and harm.

Neil Baum, M.D., gives advice for how to put a value on your practice when it comes time to sell.

MGMA's Anders Gilberg's telehealth wishlist: make Medicare coverage nationwide and let patients connect from home, not a clinic “originating site.”

A magician's 'one-ahead' trick inspires 10 proactive steps for practices, from phone etiquette and cybersecurity to staffing and crisis planning.

Neil Baum, M.D., gives tips for before, during and after your meetings to ensure they are productive.

MGMA's Anders Gilberg warns last-minute funding punts can cancel Medicare telehealth, disrupt workflows, and keep practices in limbo.

AI-driven digital twins map biological age and microbiomes to spot disease early and predict diabetes risk.

Make sure Notice of Privacy Practices are updated by Feb. 16.

Anders Gilberg, of MGMA, discusses the policy issues facing congress this year.

Neil Baum, M.D., breaks down how delegation can help avoid burnout and improve patient care.

A look at the essentials of Medical Malpractice and E&O coverage, including claims, tail coverage and asset protection strategies for professionals.

Explore the complexities of partnering with a Management Services Organization (MSO) versus selling to private equity or hospitals for your practice.

Neil Baum, MD, gives eight suggestions for how physicians can manage when their patients ask for a second opinion.