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With the Stage 2 rules looming, some practices are moving ahead while others remain on the sidelines in the quest to meet meaningful use.

If it were possible to predict insurance payments, I wouldn’t be so overwhelmed by appeals and take backs.

In the first 10 seconds to 30 seconds of a patient's visit, you can make a big difference in their satisfaction with your medical practice.

Practice administrators and physicians have differing areas of focus, but must collaborate for practice success. Here are three new partnerships for both roles.

There's plenty to do to get your medical practice ready for ICD-10, but proper training tops the list.

Keep physicians out of the nitty-gritty of operational transformation at your medical practice and allow them to maintain their function as goal-setter and leader.

The year 2014 will be a tipping point for independent medical practices. Make sure your practice is prepared.

Ignoring the many changes and challenges your medical practice is facing will lead to your practice's demise.

As the face-to-face time physicians can spend with patients falls, these eight tools can help physicians maximize their patient visits.

Avoid disruptions in your practice’s reimbursement by following these three steps to submit the most accurate code the first time, every time.

Implementing open access at your medical practice may not be as difficult as you think. Here's how it can work.

Don't let your medical practice billing department drop the ball when it comes to great customer service.

Decisions based upon false certainty are problematic for medical practices and it is vital that physicians actively guard against them.

With the Stage 2 rules of meaningful use looming, physicians are still struggling with the implementation process for Stage 1.

My advice to physicians given certain facts is simple: Practice defensive medicine that puts the full range of modern diagnostics at your patient's disposal.

As healthcare reform evolves, many medical practices are embarking on major projects. Here are some ways to increase the likelihood of success.

Physicians' reactions to EHR are the same as they were 20 years ago and yet, there may be no going back. But here are some steps to help.

Patient satisfaction has always been important at medical practices, but as healthcare changes it's taking on an even bigger role.

Family physician L. Gordon Moore shares eight efficiency improvement tips for medical practices.

Here are some tips to keep your medical practice and your patients safe during what is shaping up to be a tough winter across the US.

A recent report from HHS warns physicians about improper use of their EHRs, especially the copy-paste function.

EHR is a burden, and as such, there should be evidence of effectiveness before it is imposed upon physicians and medical practices.

Don't lament the end of Windows XP for your medical practice. With today's advanced technology, the road ahead is actually far better.

Most practices engage in goal-setting, but many make big mistakes along the way. Here's how to create smart goals at your practice.

A recent directive from the Department of Veterans Affairs enhances PA autonomy while strengthening team and collaborative practice.