Technology & AI

What are the secrets of success in an ever changing practice-management climate? Veteran administrators dish.

Internist Carol Kelly recalls what she did when there was supposedly “nothing to do” for her ALS patient.

Many practices in the market for an EHR have been leery of ASP models. But as Web connections get faster and the technology improves, more vendors are delivering acceptable results.

You’ve got questions - lots of ’em. And we’ve got the answers. We compiled some of the most common practice management questions we hear - from collections issues to dealing with staff problems and so much more - in one place, and got answers from some of the top experts in the business.

Times are tough, and layoffs may be unavoidable. If you must do it, here’s how to do it right - while protecting your practice from litigation.

Congress is still debating healthcare reform. It’s not too late to make sure your voice is heard.

Are you a small office skating by on IT? Here’s why paying for a quarterly IT checkup might save you big bucks in the long run.

What are your colleagues doing when it comes to information technology? Are they finally hearing the siren call of EHRs? Are they buying new practice management systems? We asked and you told us.

With the recession lingering on, many practices are feeling the sting of unfilled appointments caused by patients who have lost their jobs and insurance coverage.

For physicians, the government's potential promise of over $40,000 for the implementation of an EHR has caused many who have stood on the brink to finally take the plunge.

Physicians must meaningfully use electronic health records to qualify for Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - a.

Why travel for meetings when simple technologies make it possible to have all of your meetings in your office (or, heck, in your living room)?

In many practices, partner conflict is as common as nasal infections. It may be easy to “let it go,” but that can lead to unprofessional conduct. Here’s how to diffuse disagreements and preempt disputes.

The EHR stimulus has physicians and vendors alike buzzing. But are they asking the right questions, or just looking for a handout?

ReachMD broadcasts to physicians on XM Satellite radio. As physicians become open to communication styles that are shorter and more interactive, technology is jumping in to provide these new platforms. Are you ready?

A little price comparison can help you save big bucks on common goods and services.

Here's the scoop on reimbursement for your medical practice's EHR use if you meet the meaningful use requirements of CMS.

It’s not too often that physicians can really come together on policy issues and make their voices heard, but there is no better time than now to do so!

The Internet has opened new doors of opportunity that have forever changed the way busy physicians, administrators, and clinical staff approach getting their continuing medical education.

Say goodbye to photocopies: Machine-readable cards could make billing and collections easier. When will payers make them widely available?

A Michigan pediatrician is seeking his second EMR. Can he get over his old baggage and anxieties enough to make the right choice?

Most practices still accept a lot of paper checks from patients - and it costs money when they bounce, as they too-often do. But electronic check services can help you get rid of the rubber.

Summer vacation season is upon us. Here’s how to keep your practice running when your skeleton crew asks for time off.

Medical Practice Management Technology Resources

Is your practice in the market for a new EHR or other new technology you’re not all that familiar with? Or do you want to upgrade some outdated software or IT tool, and you’re not sure how to start looking? Physicians Practice’s new Product Assessment Worksheet, adapted from a checklist created by New Jersey’s Regional Women’s Health Group, can help you compare products and ensure they are appropriate for your office’s specific needs.

Technology offers so many different tools to accomplish so many different tasks.

Outsourcing billing operations can be a relief to a frazzled practice. But you need to do it right; after all, your practice’s revenue is at stake.

You’re ready to buy an EMR. But how do you know which one is right for your practice?

Playing the market without a broker is risky. Is it worth the gamble?

I am having trouble with my current practice management and billing system. I want to change vendors, but how do I decide who to go with? They all seem expensive. Would it help to pick a company with headquarters near where I live? Is it possible to just submit claims electronically to the insurance companies or do I have to go with a clearinghouse?