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Shari Covington

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The Evolution of the Medical Biller

Based on the evolution of the field, medical billers have to adapt or they'll find themselves out of a job.


Sharon Berenfeld, MD

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When the Doctor Becomes the Patient

Internist Sharon Berenfeld on what her non-Hodgkins lymphoma taught her about life on the other side of the stethoscope.


Sheba Vine

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Utilizing a Performance Improvement Plan at Your Practice

Do you have a staff member that is under-performing? Use a performance improvement plan to get them back on track.


Shelly K. Schwartz

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6 ways to get your medical practice organized

Tired of decreased productivity? Here's what you need to do to whip your practice back into shape


Sherri Dumford, CHBME, MBA

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Choosing a Medical Billing Partner: 6 Questions to Ask First

Here are six questions your medical practice should ask a potential billing partner to help you thrive today and remain competitive in the future.


Sherry Delio

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Coding: Just Do It

An opinion piece on who should code and why


Shirley Grace

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Ten reasons to be happy you’re a doctor

Spreading a little positivity your way


Simon Sikorski, MD

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Google Ads and Physicians: Get the Most for Your Money

Based 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.


Stacie Bon

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For Practices, the ICD-10 Roller Coaster Has Just Begun

The 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.


Stan Wasbin, MD

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Sometimes Laughter IS the Best Medicine

Stan Wasbin, MD, discovers the value of humor to relieve his stress and that of his patients.


Steph Weber

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How practices are tackling pandemic staffing

From furloughing employees to implementing strict safety protocols, here's how practices have tackled pandemic staffing.


Stephanie A. Jaeger, MD

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A Love of Language, a Dream Deferred

In 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.


Stephanie Cuomo, R.N.

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The Patient Satisfaction Survey: A Diagnostic Tool

A properly constructed and thoroughly analyzed patient satisfaction survey can help a practice retain its patient base.


Stephanie House, PA-C

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PAs are Often at the Heart of Rural Healthcare

Here are five ways certified PAs are helping to solve the nation’s rural health challenges.


Stephen A. Dickens

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Ten Things Physicians Should Know about Practice Managers

A great medical practice manager can position your practice for success. Here are 10 things that physicians should know about these important individuals.


Stephen H. Hanson

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The Value of PAs is Often Hidden

An experienced PA believes the professions quality measures and results are often hidden under the umbrella of the physicians they work beside.


Stephen H. Hanson, PA-C

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Musings about the strengths of teams

The commonalities between PAs and physicians far outweigh the few differences that we have.


Stephen Hanson, PA-C

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More resources, support needed to address addiction and chronic pain

This vision of addiction and chronic pain care is a pipe dream in this era of such limited resources.


Stephen J. Rockower, MD

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Here's Why I Continue to Practice Medicine in Maryland

If I really wanted to make lots of money, I could certainly go elsewhere. I choose to stay here and make a difference.


Stephen McCallister, CPHIT

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Integrating Technology in a Practice's Strategic Plan in 7 Steps

Strategically planning IT investment and implementation is important for any small-to-mid-sized practice.


Stephen Snyder

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Tips for Getting Patients to Adopt Your Patient Portal

Here are five best practices for your medical practice to get patients to embrace and fully utilize their personal health record through a patient portal.


Stephen Tramontana

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Five Common Medical Practice Website Mistakes

A website that conveys a lot of information in the right way can be the difference between gaining a patient or losing one to a competitor.


Steve Gordon, MD

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Embracing change in healthcare: Tips for getting your team on board

Change isn't easy, but the following tips can help you guide your organization or practice through any transition.


Steve Rebagliati, MD, MBA

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The Tech Doctor: My $40,000 Mistake

Steve Rebagliati, MD, confesses to one of his most costly mistakes - and explains how technology-aided practice management can help you avoid the same error.


Steve Ryan, MD

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IdeaLab: ‘How I got Over My EMR Excuses’

Steve Ryan, MD, rebuts the most common “reasons” many physicians give for sticking with paper.


Steven Abernathy

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Five Steps for Physicians to Avoid Being Victims of Investment Fraud

Physicians work hard for their income and in their preparation for retirement. Here are five steps to take to ensure you don't lose those investments to fraud.


Steven Babitsky

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No-Fear Negotiation

Tips for negotiating with payers, or anyone else


Steven Counsell, MD

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A Physician's Role in Team-Based Patient Care

There are numerous benefits for physician participation in a care-team program to benefit their medical practice's complex-care patients.


Steven Fenichel, MD

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Second Opinion: Oh, Canada - Defending Single-payer Healthcare

Dermatologist Steven Fenichel on the wisdom of single-payer healthcare.


Steven Podnos, MD, CFP

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Financial advisors: Why physicians need a good one

Having a relationship with a good financial planner brings a “best of” team of advisors to help you achieve your life goals.

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