SPOTLIGHT -
How Technology Can Help Practices Provide High Value Care
Health IT expert Sumit Nagpal shares his must-have technology tools for practices hoping to transition from traditional fee-for-service to value-based reimbursement.
Achieving EHR Optimization at Your Medical Practice
EHR optimization is more than just getting the most out of the technology, says Trenor Williams. It is about the overall improvement of patient care.
Study: Physician EHR Satisfaction Rates on the Decline
New research indicates that a growing number of physicians are dissatisfied with their current EHR as they strive to meet meaningful use requirements.
Critical Steps Prior to EHR Implementation
Jay Tolchinsky, principal of national accounts at consulting firm Beacon Partners, provides his pre-EHR implementation tips for practices.
How to Effectively Verify the Clinical Content in Your EHR
In this podcast, consultant Ronald Sterling notes the critical steps every practice should take to verify the clinical content in its EHR.
ACOs and Liability Risks for Physicians
In this podcast, Jeff Brunken, president of physician insurer MGIS, shares important ACO-related liability issues physicians face.
Finding a Great Marketer for Your Medical Practice
How a marketer could help your practice make big profits in 2012, and how to find a great one.
The Importance of Structure in Medical Practice Operations
Pimmie Lopez of Practice Colleagues discusses the importance of structure in running your medical practice, from clear expectations to the use of health IT.
Tips for Physicians When Disclosing Medical Errors
This podcast provides physicians key tips for how to disclose and apologize to patients for medical errors.
Using Medical Practice Staff to Improve Your Bottom Line
Two healthcare experts weigh in on how staff development and engagement efforts can boost practice revenue.
Payer Negotiation Tips for Medical Practices
Tips and strategies for medical practices to successfully negotiate payer contracts and monitor payers.
Compensating Physicians Using Work RVUs
How to use your RVU-based physician compensation formula to promote fairness and profitability at your medical practice.
Negotiating Vendor Contracts: Tips for Medical Practices
How to ensure your contract with any vendor includes everything necessary.
Increase Patient Portal Usage
Implementing a patient portal is only half the battle. Here's how to get patients to use it.
Health IT Solutions to Possible ICD-10 Problems for Your Practice
Juliet Santos, director of business-centered systems for HIMSS, discusses ICD-10 challenges and how technology can help a practice.
The Civil False Claims Act
In this podcast, healthcare attorney Todd Rodriguez, defines the Civil False Claims Act, identifies common missteps, and provides key compliance tips.
The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute
The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute is explained in this podcast by attorney Todd Rodriguez, who identifies common missteps and provides key compliance tips.
Physician Self-Referral Law
In this podcast, healthcare attorney Todd Rodriguez, defines the Physician Self-Referral Law, identifies common missteps, and provides key compliance tips.
Foundations for Building a Successful Solo Practice
Solo practitioner James Holsinger shares his thoughts on how a solo practice can also be a successful one.
Health IT and the Patient-Centered Medical Home
Paul Grundy, director of healthcare transformation with IBM, discusses meaningful connections through health IT and the patient-centered medical home care model.
Protecting Patient Privacy in the Age of Electronic Records
Dr. Eric M. Liederman, director of medical informatics for The Permanente Medical Group, discusses the move to electronic records and what drives privacy violations by practice staff.
Should You Sell Your Medical Practice?
Considering selling your practice and becoming employed? Here’s what you should know before you decide.
The Physician’s Guide to Successful Hospital Integration
Marc Halley, president and chief executive officer of The Halley Consulting Group, provides a guide to successful physician/hospital integration.
Renegotiating Payer Agreements
Penny Noyes, president of Health Business Navigators and a speaker at the MGMA11 Conference, provides tips and tools to use when renegotiating payer agreements.
Successfully Leading Change at Your Practice
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.
Characteristics of a Patient-Centered Medical Home
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.
Taking a Hard Look at Your Practice’s Revenue Lifecycle
John Torres with Texas-based FTGU Medical Consulting discusses revenue strategies and cost containment.
Prescription for Physicians Treating Chronic Pain Patients
A conversation about best practices physicians can take when treating patients with chronic pain prescriptions.
Podcast: Maintaining a Healthy Patient Relationship in the EHR Era
In this podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Hertzberg, president of Medformatics, Inc., a Minneapolis-based consulting firm, provides tips, hints, and advice regarding EHR usage during patient exams.
Managing Negative Online Reviews
A negative comment online about you or your practice isn’t something to cheer about. But it may not be as bad for you as you think.