Billing & Collections

By taking charge, tapping into technology, and implementing changes, chiropractor Jeff Robichaud lowered patient no-shows at his Massachusetts practice.

If your practice is acquired or part of a merger, you need to decide the fate of your retirement plan. So consider the costs and flexibility of your options.

Physicians very often have a clear vision of how things could be improved at their practices. What would you do if money was no object?

Raemarie Jimenez of AAPC discusses common coding mistakes made by medical practices and how to avoid them during this webinar, recorded July 16, 2013.

Is the money your practice deserves floating out of the front door? Get it back by avoiding these common pitfalls.

Before joining a hospital or large health system, physicians should consider their potential partner's financing strategy.

Our 2013 PayerView data, compiled by athenahealth, suggests difficult times ahead. Here are some steps to increase payer performance at your practice.

As a physician, you likely enjoy science and discovery. So put that interest to use to make additional income for you and your practice.

Simple ways your medical practice staff can increase the likelihood patients will pay when presenting for appointments.

Practices are feverishly working to control the rising costs of healthcare - effective care coordination can help.

Here are five simple ways to get to know and appreciate a key member of your medical practice staff: your biller.

Knowing the costs of your investments and how those costs relate to your ultimate return is an important part of investor education for physicians.

Practice administrators should consider more than just the top-line revenue. It's all about effectively managing your resources.

Key pitfalls your medical practice should avoid when evaluating a potential merger or acquisition.

Noteworthy items from Physicians Practice.

Your practice may want to consider purchasing insurance to cover the costs of a potential HIPAA breach.

Would you dismiss a patient who continually fails to pay despite your attempts to work out a suitable payment plan?

Growing gross revenue is not the only way to increase profits. Reducing expenses can play a big role.

Providing healthcare insurance for your employees can sometimes seem impossible. But don't despair. There are new options to help your practice afford coverage.

President Obama’s proposed 2014 federal budget includes changes that could affect many practices providing in-office ancillary services.

For those who want a potentially higher degree of security with a longer track record, offshore tools like international asset protection trusts are an option.

Some physicians, trying to remain independent, are experimenting with subscription-based models of payment.

It’s tougher than ever to make a living in medical practice, but there are ways to boost your income while serving your patient’s needs, and without working 18-hour days.

We continue our discussion of the asset protection trust this week and examine the often misunderstood issue of jurisdiction.