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ICD-10 Readiness: 15 Questions to Ask Your Health IT VendorsYour EHR and practice management system vendors are important partners in the ICD-10 transition, so be sure they are ready with these 15 questions.
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Take Heed When Taking OffConsider giving patients advance notice if a physician absence is planned.
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Your Money: Are You Over-Taxed?Are you paying a tax you don't have to? Better find out - it might be costing you thousands each year.
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Practice tip of the week: Eight gifts that violate the anti-kickback statuteYour weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
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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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Being a Patient Makes Us Better ProvidersA certified PA's own experience as a patient offers reminders and insights on how to better serve patients.
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Navigating Difficult Patient EncountersEvery clinician has, no doubt, run into difficult patients. Here are 10 simple tips that may help you manage these challenging appointments.
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Physicians Need to Be Aware of Heightened Scrutiny of EHRsA recent report from HHS warns physicians about improper use of their EHRs, especially the copy-paste function.
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Behind Closed Doors: Avoid These EMR Disaster StoriesLearn how to avoid others’ EMR mistakes.
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Pulling Your Weight? Prove ItIs there anything worse than working your tail off, only to be told you aren't doing enough? We examine four widely-used methods to quantify what you do.
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App review: Eko Duo StethoscopeThis stethoscope and accompanying app help healthcare providers hear and see the heart in a whole new light.
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The Evolution of the Medical BillerBased on the evolution of the field, medical billers have to adapt or they'll find themselves out of a job.
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When the Doctor Becomes the PatientInternist Sharon Berenfeld on what her non-Hodgkins lymphoma taught her about life on the other side of the stethoscope.
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Utilizing a Performance Improvement Plan at Your PracticeDo you have a staff member that is under-performing? Use a performance improvement plan to get them back on track.
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6 ways to get your medical practice organizedTired of decreased productivity? Here's what you need to do to whip your practice back into shape
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Choosing a Medical Billing Partner: 6 Questions to Ask FirstHere are six questions your medical practice should ask a potential billing partner to help you thrive today and remain competitive in the future.
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Google Ads and Physicians: Get the Most for Your MoneyBased on consulting nearly 5,000 medical marketing campaigns over a decade, I can tell you that Google Ads alone are a complete waste of money.
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For Practices, the ICD-10 Roller Coaster Has Just BegunThe challenges of ICD-10 are only getting started with denial and claim error rates set to rise. Here’s one way to avoid these travails.
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Sometimes Laughter IS the Best MedicineStan Wasbin, MD, discovers the value of humor to relieve his stress and that of his patients.
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How practices are tackling pandemic staffingFrom furloughing employees to implementing strict safety protocols, here's how practices have tackled pandemic staffing.
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A Love of Language, a Dream DeferredIn addition to working as an emergency room physician in Alaska, internist Stephanie A. Jaeger found time to become fluent in two languages and work as a translator in Magadan, Russia.
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The Patient Satisfaction Survey: A Diagnostic ToolA properly constructed and thoroughly analyzed patient satisfaction survey can help a practice retain its patient base.
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PAs are Often at the Heart of Rural HealthcareHere are five ways certified PAs are helping to solve the nation’s rural health challenges.
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Ten Things Physicians Should Know about Practice ManagersA great medical practice manager can position your practice for success. Here are 10 things that physicians should know about these important individuals.
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The Value of PAs is Often HiddenAn experienced PA believes the professions quality measures and results are often hidden under the umbrella of the physicians they work beside.
