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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.

We asked two forward-thinking practices what may very well be the question of the year. Here's what they had to say.

Most physicians are skeptical of value-based care, but these four practices are proving to be outliers. What have they learned about their experiences?

Physician assistants and nurse practitioners are a vital part in solving the opioid epidemic and will soon have new authority to do so.

PAs can develop screening protocols, share basic nutrition and exercise information, and provide a list of community resources for overweight patients.

Don't work harder, work smarter. Technology can ease your most pressing revenue cycle and work flow concerns.

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

We're in the dog days of summer. Here are a few strategies to help boost employee morale during these long, hot summer months.

Dr. Hoffman looks at the decision to either take an employed position or go independent as a doctor. What's the best route to go?

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

If your practice is struggling to collect all that it is due from patients, here's how you can stack the deck in your favor.

We know what technologies practices are using today, but what will they be utilizing in 10 years? Here are six possibilities.

While many think LinkedIn isn't the best way for a practice to market itself on social media, it has many benefits. Here's how to utilize the platform.

UPS understands how important your role is within the health care industry and continues to find logistic solutions that fit your shipping needs. [Sponsored]

There are two simple steps practices can take to improve front-desk collections from their staff in the age of the high deductible.

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.

The economy is an uncertain state. Physicians would be wise to take proactive measures to protect their assets in case of another recession.

Captive insurance companies allow physicians to pool their malpractice premiums, so that any risk is distributed across the group.

A recent workshop extensively evaluated whether DPC practices can or should remain in Medicare and otherwise how to manage plan interactions.

Medicine is now a team sport which has many moving parts and requires a highly specialized staff. PAs are not the enemy. We are the solution.

The only way to get physicians on board with a change management initiative is to use the same weapon they use when treating a patient - data.

How should practices formulate employment agreements for advanced practitioners? Here are a few things to consider.

It's fair to say that most doctors didn't get into medicine because of paperwork and regulations. Apparently however, not everyone feels this way.

Despite HIPAA protections, young adults still on parents' health policies have little privacy. In some states, that is beginning to change.