August 18th 2025
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
August 13th 2025
Telehealth coverage faces a critical deadline, risking patient access as Congress deliberates on extending pandemic-era waivers. Discover the implications.
August 11th 2025
August 5th 2025
These 14 effective strategies will enhance your practice's online presence and transform casual patients into loyal advocates.
July 31st 2025
Patient portals have evolved into essential tools for patient engagement, yet many remain outdated.
SEO: The highest leverage practice marketing strategy for 2021
If you want more leads for your practice in 2021, there's one marketing strategy that stands above the rest: Search Engine Optimization.
Financial performance metrics and goals for physicians
R1 measures roughly 39 metrics in the financial clearance process. What’s more important is setting up in-process and outcome metrics. Learn more from our discussion with Dan Dooley, VP of physician services at R1.
Improving the elective surgery backlog caused by the pandemic
We can close the elective surgery backlog, but it will require the healthcare industry to embrace new technologies and innovation.
Leveraging automation to achieve financial clearance
Automation can increase efficiency and adherence to the financial clearance process
MGMA 2020: Using technology to manage capacity in the time of COVID-19
A poor capacity management system can lead to unrealized revenue, loss of patients, and increased physician burnout.
A hospital cyberattack, two OCR Security Rule settlements, and 2020 ransomware payouts
A trifecta of healthcare cybersecurity issues should cause healthcare industry participants to assess their current environments.
Email archiving and HIPAA compliance
Make sure email is a part of your cybersecurity strategy.
Leveraging clinical documentation improvement for post-COVID financial recovery
CDI can be a critical initiative that not only increases reimbursement revenue but also enhances the patient experience.
Cloud-based interoperability will accelerate clinical outcomes
Consumer demand, the shift to value-based care, and the regulatory push for transparency are fueling the need for seamless integration and data sharing only achieved with cloud-based interoperability.
HHS OCR Announces HIPAA Enforcement Actions & Data Regarding Hackers
More than 500 individuals affected; five new enforecement actions published.
Who in the practice can provide telemedicine services to receive reimbursement?
Regulations regarding staff eligibility for telemedicine service reimbursement are changing by the day
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) saves lives; now more than ever
Best practices to follow to meet regulatory requirements and improve patient care.
Augmented Reality and Healthcare
How augmented reality can enhance patient care
Cybersecurity breach reports low during the pandemic
The results of a recent cybersecurity report by CCI Security
Developing new patient communication strategies during and after the pandemic
How physicians can adopt new communication strategies
How a HiTRUST ensures healthcare technology’s security and privacy
HITRUST Alliance’s qualification ensures transparency and comfort for physician practices seeking new technology vendors
Leaving the Clipboard at the Digital Front Door: The call to modernize patient engagement
A single patient-engagement platform can help practices cut operating expenses by up to 50% annually.
Joint Cybersecurity Advisory issued; Internet of Things Cybersecurity Act updates
Two hot-topic developments in cybersecurity and government procurement.
3 core drivers of telemedicine success in a hybrid care delivery ecosystem
Like in any ecosystem, the interplay between functions is paramount to success.
Technology Hot Topics: OCR updates, mobile health app resource, and vishing
Teleworking and telehealth have opened more doors for cybercriminals due to a lack of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards.
Getting paid for telemedicine services
Elizabeth Woodcock explains the policies surrounding telemedicine, as well as what services are reimbursable and how payment is received.
Improving patient care with rich data
How cellular technologies and remote patient monitoring are improving patient care.
5 reasons why telemedicine is here to stay long after the pandemic
Telemedicine is more than a splash in the proverbial healthcare pan.
How physicians can implement document automation and data extraction technology in their practice
John Harrison, CCO of Concord Technologies, discusses how physicians can begin to implement document automation and data extraction technologies in the practice.
Document Automation, Data Extraction, and HIPAA
Find out how document automation and data extraction comply with HIPAA regulations.
HITRUST CSF Certification: Why it’s important and what it means for physician practices
How this certification ensures the highest levels of technology security.
Will a lack of reimbursement end the rise of virtual care?
What providers and practice managers need to do to ensure the continued growth of these services.
Technology adds hope for mental health in the midst of national crises
Three ways to help your patients who may be suffering in silence.
Document automation tools for physician practices
Here are the tools available for the three main categories of document automation.
Six considerations for integrating medical transcriptions into your operations
Leverage higher-accuracy transcription services to streamline your business operations