Operations

Negotiating the rate increase you want from a payer is a "war of attrition," says one expert. Here are 10 ways they'll try to trip your practice up.

Here are 10 ways to ensure that an acquisition between a medical practice and its purchasing organization will go smoothly.

Different states are enacting various prescription measures to fight against opioid abuse. Here's what you need to know about these regulations.

A good competitive analysis is a scouting report of the actual market terrain that your practice must navigate in order to be successful.

What does a primary-care physician actually do? Dr. Linda Girgis breaks it down what she and other PCPs do and what they don't do.

We asked our practice management experts to reveal their trade secrets for dealing with patients. Here's what they said.

If you're starting to feel physically ill over the 2016 Presidential election and are worried about who will win, one physician knows what you have.

Reviewing your software programs, logins, and EHR users can not only save you money, it should be a quarterly requirement in your medical practice.

The data has begun to back what one PA has known for quite some time, PAs and NPs can make a difference in caring for a patient with chronic disease.

Recent survey data suggests that most physicians - independent or not - feel the private practice is still an attractive career path.

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.

Certified PAs are stepping in to provide much needed mental health services in communities hard hit by psychiatrist shortages.

Looking to move to one of the Best States to Practice - or another new state? Here's a guide that will help you out.

A look into the history and evolution of the PA profession on the 51st anniversary of its birth.

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.

Younger staff can bring a unique perspective to medical practice operations.

Seven years ago, this doctor made a decision to go from being an employed physician to owning her own practice. She looks back at what's happened since.

A new survey finds that disillusioned doctors are struggling to adapt to changing delivery and payment models. Hybrid concierge provides a way out.

The fundamental challenge of strategic planning is to reconcile the tension between the desire for preparation and the need for flexibility.

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.

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Certified PAs can help primary-care physicians grow their practices by expanding urgent care services to capture sick visits and emergent procedures.

Scheduling well-child exams in our practice has become a study in complexity, as we try to accommodate both payers and parents.

Do you have a staff member that is under-performing? Use a performance improvement plan to get them back on track.

When it comes to running a practice economically, physicians are getting creative, and new research indicates that Meaningful Use falls short.