April 23rd 2024
Why a report to the NPDB can be bad news for physicians.
March 14th 2024
This is the first product the author has seen that combines both quantitative and qualitative feedback from patients.
January 19th 2024
A practical approach when a patient requests a second opinion.
December 22nd 2023
December 1st 2023
The adage, “you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression” rings true in healthcare, too.
Crucial Lessons from Falling-Behind Medical Practices
A recent survey shows a grim, but still avoidable, extinction for some medical groups. Here's what these guys need to do to turn it around.
Study Finds Few ER Visits are Avoidable
In a recent study, researchers found that only 3.3 percent of emergency room visits are avoidable. Also, Houston-area hospitals brace for hurricane fallout.
Effective Physician-Patient Communication is a Must
Amid new theories on benefits of sharing medical records with patients, this physician believes a trusting physician-patient relationship remains essential.
Improving Doctor-Patient Communications
Both doctors and patients will benefit when exam room conversations go beyond the usual discourse.
Documenting in the EHR and Focusing on the Patient
Physicians need to document care in the EHR, but they can either keep the computer out of the room or embrace it to focus on the patient.
Addressing Physician Sexual Misconduct
A lawyer points to recent cases for examples of the importance of members of the medical community reporting sexual misconduct.
Don't Assume Your Patients Know Medicine
You might think a medical issue is widely understood, but for many patients, they won't know what you're talking about.
Dealing with All Kinds of Problem Patients
All patients bleed red and will likely pay in green, but physicians have to make sure to watch out for themselves.
Medical Fraud can be Difficult to Prove
Although allegations of fraud are common in a medical practice, they can often be more difficult to prove than most people realize.
Informed Consent and the Medical Practice
A recent case in Alabama highlights the importance of filling out informed consent papers thoroughly in order to avoid ending up in a courtroom.
Best Online Tools for a Subscription Practice
If you are interested in starting a direct care practice, here are a few tools that will be of assistance to you for documentation, billing, and more.
A Model for Improving Patient Appointment Access
Using the bathtub can help explain how practices must maintain appropriate supply and demand with patients.
Concierge Medicine Improves Patient Communication
A healthcare professional explains how concierge medicine can improve physician/patient communication.
8 Ways to Improve Healthcare Email Marketing
Email marketing is a great way to gain new customers, here are some tips to run a successful email marketing campaign.
House Passes Federal Medical Malpractice Bill
On Wednesday, the House passed a bill that would limit plaintiff damages to $250,000 in most medical practice lawsuits. It moves to the Senate.
How to Deal with Disappointed Patients
A physician offers advice on dealing with disappointed patients, offering advice from his real-life experiences.
The Best Ways to Deal with a Disappointed Patient
Disappointed and angry patients are more likely to sue you for malpractice. Our advisory board shares tips on how to avoid this situation.
When a Patient Leaves Your Practice for Good
Dr. Daniel Hoffman's guide on what to do if your patient has to leave your practice, for one reason or another.
8 Ways to Turn Patients, Staffers into Practice Advocates
Your patients and staff members are your best marketing tool. Get them to be "super fans" of you and your practice.
America's Veterans in Your Practice
The PA profession, which is rooted in the military, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Today, many Certified PAs are now treating those who served our country.
Stop Signing Doctor's Notes to Avoid Being Sued
There is a precedent happening in pediatrics as helicopter parents and overbearing daycare centers have created a sharp increase in "doctor's notes."
The Do's and Don'ts of Medical Malpractice
Don't let a lack of communication, EHR misadventures, or failure to be prepared lead to a damaging malpractice suit at your practice.
Annual Customer Service Training is a Must
When was the last time you provided your staff customer service training? If it's been more than a year, it's time to set up training again.
Six Ways Physicians can Improve their Patience
A lot of things hold your attention, but when it comes to patient care, patience is a virtue. Here are ways to improve that virtue.
7 Ways to Market Your Practice in the Digital Age
The days of putting your practice in the Yellow Pages or advertising through a newspaper are over. Here are some innovative marketing techniques.
5 Ways I'm Not Successful in My Medical Practice
Medicine is full of occasional victories, unfortunate defeats, and never feeling like it's enough. Here are five times I feel less than successful.
Federal Medical Tort Reform Faces Uphill Climb
Despite a Republican Congress and White House, experts are skeptical about federal medical tort reform bills becoming law.
An Unconventional Approach to Relieve Staff Stress
My practice made an unexpected visitor a way to relax both employees and patients.
App Review: UniversalDoctor Speaker
This month, our physician reviewers check out a medical translator app offering 13 languages for better physician-to-patient communication.
AMA Urges Patient-first Language to Destigmatize Obesity
Four years after declaring obesity a disease, the national doctor's group is urging new terminology for physicians to use in exam rooms.