Operations

The growing movement from volume purchasing to value arrangements has made co-management more attractive. Is it right for you though?

It can be difficult to determine how to prepare for the transition to ICD-10. Here are some tips.

Usability remains a matter of personal preference, so the debate over the best tablet can shed light on how we determine the best EHR system for our own use.

Recent high-profile lawsuits involving bloodborne pathogen exposures highlight the risk of complacency and the need for industry responsibility.

A patient portal can reduce the time your staff spends on administrative tasks and remind patients that you care enough to provide prompt service.

Here are some tips that have saved my medical practice's bottom line more than once over the last 20 years. It's all about getting and staying organized.

Here are some legal and ethical issues to consider before you own and operate a compounding pharmacy at your medical practice.

In the underlying causes of failures and dissatisfaction with EHRs, there are actually several issues that require commitment from vendors and providers to solve.

It is critical that you understand and determine how future reimbursement models will affect your organization.

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

From mysterious leaks to stink bugs and even clogged toilets, running a medical practice has its unexpected surprises almost daily.

A medical practice is quite similar to a patient - it needs care for problems and attention to details to keep it healthy.

It's time to involve everyone, including nonphysician providers, in the healthcare team. That requires not falling back on the ways we have always done things.

There's not always a direct correlation between an ICD-9 and ICD-10 code. So providers should take steps to mitigate risks with the conversion.

Here are some interviewing best practices to help you find the right candidate and right cultural fit for your medical practice.

Boundaries are necessary for the effective and congenial operation of a medical office.

Here are some quick and easy suggestions from physicians and practice managers to make your practice more environmentally friendly.

Thoughts on the difficulty of juggling physicians' requirements, patients' demands, co-workers' needs, and still getting your job done as a medical biller.

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.

Reimbursement decline, global payments, and the shift from volume to value are all possible scenarios your medical practice should explore today.

Whether using e-mail or direct mail, here's help on getting word out about your medical practice to the people in your community you want as patients.

You've spent numerous hours on the new hire for your medical practice. Here are a few steps to get them up to speed without overwhelming them at the same time.

Compounding effort and resources is not always a good thing at medical practices.

Increased EHR adoption and optimization, coupled with collaboration among vendors, can take healthcare data to the next level. Online consumerism can pave the way.

As a physician, I cannot condone pharmaceutical reps bad-mouthing each other - or flat-out lying - for the sake of a few prescriptions.