Physicians Practice Pearls®

A good vendor does more than just submit claims and hope for the best. Here are eight things you should expect from your medical billing service.

Discharging a patient from your practice can be a difficult decision. However, if done the right way, your practice will be better for it.

While MSOs can provide resources and administrative support for practices, it is critical to understand different contract provisions.

In the rush of daily practice it is easy to miss what patients are feeling. But often just a few minutes of mindful attention can make all the difference.

No matter how small your practice is, it's important to put technical and human safeguards in place now to protect your data.

Setting a concise, yet comprehensive, practice policy on social media use protects not only your patients but staff members as well.

Nearly half of physicians do not monitor their online reputations. Experts say that is a big mistake.

Proper documentation and reporting of codes for prolonged services allows providers to improve compensation for lengthy outpatient services.

No-shows and same day cancellations have a big bottom-line impact. But don't worry, there are ways to let your patients know that your time is valuable.

Reporting for value-based care initiatives like MACRA will start in less than a year. Smaller physician groups should be thinking about joining forces now.

Many circumstances prevent busy physicians from avoiding stress. Yet it is better to build stress resiliency rather than trying to eliminate all stress.

By working smarter and taking advantage of these six tips to increase efficiency, physicians can find time to rest in the moment.

A practice depends on an excellent staff, which doesn't come together by accident. Here are six keys to building a quality group.

Patients nowadays will most likely search for a new physician online. Here's how to make sure they find great results about you and your practice.

The smartphones, tablets, and laptops are valuable tools to many physicians, but they can also represent real risk in the event that they are stolen.

What should you do when a patient becomes difficult during an office visit? Trust your instincts on the safety of patients and staff, and have a plan.

Each week we share expert advice on running your practice in Physicians Practice Pearls. Here are your favorites from 2015.

Higher performing practices look at their staff as dynamic individuals that need training, coaching, and mentoring to stay on top of their game.

Physicians must demonstrate confidence in their advanced practice providers' abilities and position as a trusted part of the care team.

As a specialist when you participate in a lunch and learn, remember, it's not so much about the lunch; it's more about relationships.

Patients have many legitimate reasons for recording their doctor's visit. But before you say "yes" make sure to understand state and federal statutes.

Do you find your front-desk staff creating extra work for themselves when it comes to patient registration? Here are five ways technology can help.

Good clinical outcomes require strong patient participation. One way to engage your patients is to improve their experience at your practice.

Some medical practices are cutting out insurance companies and providing services directly to employers, thereby reducing overhead and cost to patients.

Is tardiness undermining your medical practice efficiency? Here are six methods to conquer your worst time thieves.

Studies show that positive reinforcement is far more powerful than negative directives. Here are seven positive ways to engage your staff.

If your staff is faced with a daily workload that leaves them frustrated and worn out, it may be time to think about outsourcing.