Have you been thinking of forming a “general partnership?” Do yourself a favor: think again.
Penalties for mismanaging medical records are steep. Make sure you understand your practice's legal obligations as medical records custodian.
Going into solo practice has had its rewards and challenges
Radiology groups are feeling pressured to provide 24-hour coverage, or at least extended hours. From groups who have confronted the issue head on, here’s advice on how to make it work - or why you shouldn’t try.
Maggie Kozel, MD, on how perverse incentives and modern life are destroying a sacred relationship. And how to get it back.
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At Fallon Clinic, we cover all the bases to make sure new physicians fit into our culture.
Here are some of the top trends to keep an eye out for in the healthcare industry during 2018.
Productivity will determine how successful a medical practice is against its competition. Here are some ways to step up the productivity level at your practice.
Physicians are being caught in the crosshairs of the government's fight against prescription drug abuse. Here's how to protect yourself.
Here are four ways primary-care physicians can better collaborate with spine specialists for coordinated patient care.
The shooting down of the Malaysian Airlines jet over Ukraine may have an effect on the health of the world's citizens for years to come.
Disciplinary actions against physicians are up. Avoiding one is pretty straightforward, but it's still wise to have a plan for dealing with a complaint - and salvaging your career.
It's all been about successful implementation up to Oct. 1, but soon practices should focus on life after ICD-10 becomes a reality.
Why ministering to pre-med students convinced Marion E. Wright, Jr., MD, that he wanted to become a psychiatrist.
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A PA-C explains how PAs can thrive in pediatric practices due to their diverse medical skill set and ability to communicate with physicians.
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
Here are some communication-based strategies to prevent problems arising between doctors and administrators at your practice.
Don't just jump into your second EHR contract without help. Here is what you have to consider first.
Before you know it, your reimbursement will be affected by MACRA. Here are five ways practices can prepare now.
When it comes to technology adoption, is your office leading the way - or standing on the sidelines? Here’s the scoop on what’s really happening out there.
Regardless of timing, selecting where to practice merits careful investigation.
One medical group’s path to freedom lights the way for others.
Having gone through the medical system as a patient I came away with some insight into the lives of patients that billers usually don't see.
An in-depth look at maximizing your quality component on the MIPS pathway of MACRA. How do you choose the right measures?
When it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, physicians must adhere to higher standard.
There are multiple reasons pass-through billing is illegal and fraudulent-and easy to catch.
As healthcare reform evolves, so too will the scope and responsibilities of physician leaders.
When crafting HIPAA security policies at your medical practice, don't overlook the broader information footprint.