Physicians Practice Pearls®

Physicians are first concerned with treating patients. But they are also business owners. It is a mistake not to review potential areas of risk.

Approximately one in five people suffer from a mental illness in the U.S. It makes sense to address mental health issues in the primary-care setting.

This primary-care physician has successfully used social media to spread the good word about his cash-only practice.

Your practice is a reflection of the physicians who work there. If it looks old and uncared for, patients might wonder about the care they will receive.

If you are considering moving to cloud computing, your likelihood of success will be greatly increased if you ask the right questions beforehand. Here's where to start.

Preparing to open a new practice is the ideal time to create your professional brand. It is your opportunity to let patients know who you are professionally.

CPT designates six codes to report vaccine administration. Here's how to make sure you are reporting the correct service and conditions.

When it comes to belt-tightening, staff training is usually one of the first places managers look to cut back. Here are five reasons why you shouldn't.

Finding the right practice manager or administrator is essential to the health of your medical practice.

Physicians may understand they need help with certain practice issues, but may not know to go about securing that help. Here's how to get started.

Learn how you and your medical practice staff can get the most out of your meetings and leave feeling a sense of accomplishment and connection.

Wireless networking is a great fit for a medical practice. But, before you go live, you should think about security and reliability issues first.

With the increased emphasis on patient satisfaction and quality of care it is helpful to ask yourself if your practice is a patient-focused organization.

Making the jump to direct primary care isn't going to generate changes overnight, but this doctor says it was worth it.

Like any successful business, your practice needs to be anchored by clearly defined policies. Here's how to develop consensus among your staff.

Adding a new physician to your practice requires a sound communication plan that encompasses your patients, social media, and staff.

Buying medical equipment for your practice that must be replaced every few years may not be the best way to go. Here's what you should know about leasing.

Successfully participating in MIPS or an APM will depend on meeting new measures and thresholds. Here are six key points to consider.

Great interview questions go beyond just asking about skill sets and previous job tasks. Here are eight that can single out stellar candidates.

Coding for TCM services should include global periods; dates of service; and correct documentation.

TCM helps patients transition from the hospital to the community. Many physicians, however, miss deserved reimbursement because they lack documentation.

Every profession has a rhythm. But when you lose pace with that cadence, you can simultaneously lose the passion you once had for your job.

Agile leadership means finding out what's important to your staff members, then using that unique knowledge to conquer problems and encourage excellence.

By valuing staff members' input and investing in their development, your practice will reap the benefits of increased efficiency and better patient care.

Physicians who spend significant time coordinating a patient's care may realize reimbursement in several ways.

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.