Physician Productivity

Knowing how to calculate RVU values is critical if you are going to apply them to any other applications. Here's a primer for your medical practice.

The debate over pros and cons of health IT persist, but to find success in your medical practice you need one key element: buy-in from the key players.

Our 2014 Technology Survey, Sponsored by Kareo, gives insight on what mobile devices physicians are using daily and for what purposes at their medical practices.

An unpredictable amount of information in a typical EHR is wrong or meaningless, so it's important for patients to stay on top of their own treatment.

It's possible to balance things as a physician at work and home more by bringing the best parts of each to the other location.

Here are four key areas of concern those in healthcare have when it comes to the future of mHealth apps, tools patient are utilizing in greater numbers.

Medical scribes can increase efficiency and the quality of chart documentation. Here's how to calculate your ROI if you choose to use scribes in your practice.

Harvard's Michael E. Porter and Thomas H. Lee state, "Providers must lead the way in making value the overarching goal." Physicians are at the core.

Physicians, like others who serve, often meet professional obligations before their own personal needs. But it is important to carve out time to recharge.

Don't be seduced into thinking "more is better." Multitasking can actually slow down productivity in your practice.

Whether you have one physician or 17,000 to prepare for the ICD-10 transition, here's how to get them invested in implementing the new coding system.

Having at least another 18 months until ICD-10 becomes a reality can be a good thing for your medical practice. Here are four things to start doing today.

A closer look at the pros and cons of the popular ABMS MOC program, and whether it's worth a doctor's time and money.

Physician Mary Christ expresses skepticism about the expanding roles for nurse practitioners.

Here's what physicians and their medical practices can do to make the most of limited time with patients.

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

Physicians can often be pulled in too many directions. Developing strategies to better manage time is one solution.

Coding Questions? We've Got the Answers.

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.

Organization improves physician work-life balance, but it's easier said than done sometimes.

As big a proponent of technology and data as I am, the truth is data has never cured anything and tech can't replace in-person interactions with physicians.

Let's work together to ensure that this year is a successful one for you and your practice. We're here to help, so just let us know how.

Applying lean thinking is becoming more prevalent as declining reimbursements and health reform pressures drive practices to operate more efficiently and at lower cost.

From learning about ICD-10 to having more patience with difficult patients, here is one physician's list of resolutions for this year.