Training

So many physicians are working hard to improve patient satisfaction. Here's the one the one thing they can do to make the most positive impact.

It can be challenging to convince patients to sign up for and actively use your medical practice's patient portal. Here are 10 tips from experts.

To stay solvent, practices will need to work smarter and refine staff roles so that all employees are working to the top of their license.

Physician assistants are educated in a collaborative approach to improve coordination of care and patient outcomes.

Managing an ongoing relationship with your EHR vendor takes time, but it is well worth it. Here are some tips on managing this key relationship.

Communication with your EHR vendor is essential during the implementation and go-live period. Here are some tips to keep your practice connected.

Consultants and health IT experts share their top advice for physicians participating in the EHR incentive program.

Research indicates there are four keys to successful EHR adoption. Here's how to implement them at your medical practice.

ICD-10 will be here before you know it. Here's what you need to do before October 1.

Here are five ways certified PAs are helping to solve the nation’s rural health challenges.

Are you doing all you can to keep patients happy and healthy at your medical practice? Here are some simple, but effective, tips.

If you have not set specific job expectations for your staff members, slacking behavior might have more to do with your oversight, than it does laziness.

Focus on the most frequently used codes at your primary-care practice - such as these seven - to better prepare for the ICD-10 transition.

Once implemented, EHRs don't run automatically. You have to train staff prior to and after integrating a new system to ensure a smooth transition.

Everyone wants to be a better manager, but with so many potential areas for improvement, where does one start? Here are three suggestions from experts.

Advice for physicians currently serving as mentors to other physicians.

How can we be leaders, physicians may ask, when often we are overwhelmed by the daily challenge to survive? I contend that we have no choice.

Your current EHR may not be the best for meaningful use, so you may need a new system. Here's how to re-train your staff and physicians if needed.

ICD-10 training for your staff will vary by learning style and practice role. Here are eight resources to meet your needs.

Handling a confrontation with an angry patient is critical to malpractice risk management. Here are five tips handle difficult encounters appropriately.

When preparing to train practice staff, consider whether they need awareness, intense, or extensive instruction.

Having a little fun with the ICD-10 codes now will come in handy when it’s time to implement them later.

So the ABIM admits they got it wrong when it comes to maintenance of certification. Great, but what about my experiences over the past decade?

From team competitions to your own game of Jeopardy!, training for the ICD-10 transition can be enjoyable for your medical practice.

ICD-10 is coming whether we like it or not. Here's how to get your medical practice to accept the coming coding set transition.