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Reconsidering Alternative MedicineA couple of years ago, my own physician sent me a hand-scrawled note along with some lab results that had turned out normal: “Hope you’re feeling better!” No provider before or since has made such a gesture - I’d call it alternative practice, in fact - and it’s one that really stuck with me.
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Practice tip of the week: Attracting better talent with greater transparencyYour weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
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Obesity: An American EpidemicIt is predicted that 50 percent of Americans will be obese by the year 2030. It is time to increase public awareness and research into this disease.
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Practice tip of the week: Top six ways to increase patient visitsYour weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
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We're Closing Our Practice and Moving OnEconomic opportunity, a busy international airport, and a warm climate are fueling our move from Massachusetts to Sin City, and from owner to employed.
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Mega-groups Present Opportunities for Small PracticesHere are 10 advantages of joining a physician-owned mega group.
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Three Ways Physicians Can Reduce Drug MisuseNew data from Quest Diagnostics suggests while the rate of misuse of prescription drugs is high, there are strategies for physicians to use with patients.
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Before a Medical Data Breach, Begin Your Response PlanHaving a data breach response plan on paper isn't enough. Practice staff expected to implement it must understand and be equipped to execute their tasks.
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7 Ways to combat medical misinformationThe pandemic has shown that medical misinformation can spread as quickly as a deadly disease.
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Terminating the Physician-Patient RelationshipThe physician-patient relationship can be terminated for any non-discriminatory reason with proper notice. It is best to do so as cordially as possible.
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Should You Charge For It?With paperwork piles getting ever higher, more physicians have been trying to buck the trend by charging their patients administrative fees.
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Waiting for My Scariest Moment as a PhysicianEveryone, whether a medical student or attending physician, has had a scary moment, but my greatest fear is that I have not yet had my scariest moment.
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It's Fast. It's Easy.Not using e-prescribing yet? You should be. It's easy, it saves time, it reduces risk. And by 2009, it'll be mandatory.
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Implementing a Do-it-Yourself EHR: 5 TipsCan't decide between myriad EHR vendors in your quest to meet meaningful use? Here are five tips for a DIY approach based on one practice's experience.
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How Your EHR Increases Your Malpractice RiskCan your EHR increase your risk? Yes, when used incorrectly. Here are potential technology pitfalls that can expose your practice to new malpractice risks.
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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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Before Recruiting New Physicians, Build a Transparent CultureIncrease transparency at your health system to decrease internal competition for recruits.
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Part-Time Physician Options: What Medical Practices Need to KnowAs demand for part-time schedules increases among physicians, medical practices that don't offer flexibility will struggle with recruitment and retention.
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5 Strategies for Your Medical Practice to Deal with the ICD-10 DelayDespite how you feel about the ICD-10 delay, make it work for you, not against you. Here are five planning strategies to consider.
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Your Money: Steer Clear of General PartnershipsHave you been thinking of forming a “general partnership?” Do yourself a favor: think again.
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Risk Management: Medical RecordsPenalties for mismanaging medical records are steep. Make sure you understand your practice's legal obligations as medical records custodian.
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'The Toughest Decision I Made as a Physician'Going into solo practice has had its rewards and challenges
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Call Coverage: Six Strategies for Thriving in Challenging TimesRadiology 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.
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'How the Public Views Doctors, and the Image I Wish they Saw'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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Practice tip of the week: Digital Marketing vs. Traditional Healthcare MarketingYour weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
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Finding Dr. 'Right'At Fallon Clinic, we cover all the bases to make sure new physicians fit into our culture.
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Trends for Physician Practices in 2018Here are some of the top trends to keep an eye out for in the healthcare industry during 2018.
