Patient Relations

Though Stage 2 doesn’t begin until 2014, physicians - even those who have not yet attested to Stage 1 - can start preparing now.

Here's a list of what your medical practice is required to provide, and what you'll get reimbursed for, regarding Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.

Every medical practice has them - patients who are persistently late for appointments. Here are four tips to turn the tardy into time conscious.

Here are 10 important guidelines for doctors to follow when writing their own blogs.

Getting patients to follow your guidance is a lot easier with today's technology. Here's a rundown on the tools that work, and how to work 'em.

My own triumph over being overweight demonstrated to patients that I could follow the advice I give and understand their difficulties.

Here are seven simple things you can do to reduce no-show patients at your medical practice starting today.

Here are some key tips you can take to increase the volume of fee-for-service / cash paying patients at your medical practice.

Day-to-day operations at your practice can easily get derailed. Here's how to keep staff on track despite possible disruptions.

You can generate over $50 per Medicare patient per year for asymptomatic screens.

Study of 1,100 U.S. patients revealed the majority love using technology to improve their own health and connect with doctors.

Your online content should be attracting patients to your office. Here’s an almost effortless way of improving every piece of communication you produce.

A number of issues lead to long wait times at medical practices. What’s the most common problem you experience at your practice?

When we have limited healthcare resources - both time and money - we, as a society, have to say: That’s enough. No more tests. No more wild goose chase.

Here are some topic ideas that are easy to write about yet build powerful connections with potential new patients via your practice website.

Implementing a patient portal is only half the battle. Here's how to get patients to use it.

I know I can't help every patient, but I try. But sometimes, some patients push me to the brink of frustration when they won't let me help.

Practice Notes blogger Wayne Lipton recently wrote that patients in concierge practices have more respect for their doctors.

If an ACO comes knocking on the door of your medical practice, here are some pointers to assess your potential new partners.

Many doctors in traditional practices feel like Rodney Dangerfield: They don't get no respect. But physicians in concierge practices are different.

This video interview with MGMA consultant Rosemarie Nelson is packed with simple ways physicians can better balance patient care and practice management.

You've seen a patient that you thought had insurance that you accept, but it turns out you don't. What is the best course of action to take?

Dr. Russell Faust discusses the use of social media at your medical practice and how to get a true return on your investment of time and resources.