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The connection between experience and careBy improving exam room design and workflow data and equipment, medical practices can facilitate a better experience for both patients and caregivers.
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Better Practice, Better Science, Better HealthcareRegardless of how great any innovation or new venture may seem when it comes to improving the healthcare system, physicians are key to the solution.
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The harrowing impact of a report to the National Practitioner Data BankWhy a report to the NPDB can be bad news for physicians.
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Physician Writer Search: ‘My Most Unforgettable Patient’We give you the topic, you give us the essay. Leading off is retired country doctor A.E. Miller, who recalls the patient who helped make him the man he is today.
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Surveying Patients For Practice FeedbackIf we were going to launch our new endeavor, I had to first figure out a few things. I set about determining what my sister’s existing practice was all about. This required a two step approach: 1) Interviewing the staff, and 2) Interviewing the patients. The goal was to get a better understanding of the pros and cons of Life Wellness, what makes it unique, the challenges presented, and what each group thought should be its direction for the future.
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Boosting MIPS Scores Sets the Stage for Increased RevenueAn in-depth look at maximizing your quality component on the MIPS pathway of MACRA. How do you choose the right measures?
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Control ICD-10 Claims and Denials: 4 TipsNow is the time to act to prevent claims issues, including denials, due to ICD-10. Here are four tips.
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Six things to NEVER say to a patientHere’s your guide to six common phrases physicians too often say to patients.
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The Internet: You’ve Got Mail … Or Do You?Patients say they want e-mail contact with you. Is it time to make it happen?
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In-House vs. Outsourced Billing Operations: Which Is Best?I’ve found the most important factor in deciding between in-house or outsourced billing to be that of your management style.
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2010 VisionThe generation that changed the way Americans think about free love and the Volkswagen will soon turn its energies in new directions.
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Five Ways PAs Can Help Improve EHR ImplementationPhysician assistants can help busy physician practices better cope with the frustrations of EHR. Here's how.
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Atrius Health deploys home-based Covid-19 triage call centerHow and why practices can mimic the critical communication service.
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A Ray of Hope with Meaningful Use?Can the government intervene and save meaningful use? It could vital to saving the program and healthcare interoperability.
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We the (Solo and Small Practice) PeopleOne physician explains why she loves being a solo doc and why these types of practices need to unite.
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'How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the EHR'When my group practice added a comprehensive electronic health record to our computer system, I was dubious. Slowly, I came to see the benefits to patient care and myself.
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Tips for improving your practice's online reputationOnline reputation management is critical for all healthcare practitioners.
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Becoming Friends with Your New EHR SystemHere's how medical practices can effectively turn a new EHR system from a stranger to a friend in seven easy steps.
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A To-Do List for Medical Practice Compliance OfficersEvery medical practice should have a compliance officer. Here are 15 tasks to assign this important individual.
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My TurnIn healthcare, the single most important ingredient for achieving patient safety is teamwork.
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Increasing Productivity with Your EHR: 5 StrategiesEHRs should allow your practice to maintain or improve your productivity. Here are five ways to make sure it doesn't do the opposite.
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Keys to Retaining Employees at Your Medical PracticeLosing a key member of your medical practice staff not only hurts operations, but it can be costly as well. Here are some tips to retain your top employees.
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The Solution for a Thriving Physician Practice: A Portfolio of SolutionsHenry Schein helps physician practices save time and money by offering a diverse range of innovative clinical, financial and operational solutions. [Sponsored]
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Take the Legwork and Guesswork Out of Product SelectionTake advantage of physician resources from companies that are fully vetted, provide full service to physicians, and offer competitive pricing. [Sponsored]
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Implementing a Physician Liaison ProgramLosing referrals to the local hospital? Here's one marketing tool to retain patients and revenue.
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Five Ways to Attract New Patients to Your Medical PracticeBe proactive about building your medical practice with these five surprisingly simple tips to attract new patients.
