Based on the evolution of the field, medical billers have to adapt or they'll find themselves out of a job.
Internist Sharon Berenfeld on what her non-Hodgkins lymphoma taught her about life on the other side of the stethoscope.
Do you have a staff member that is under-performing? Use a performance improvement plan to get them back on track.
Tired of decreased productivity? Here's what you need to do to whip your practice back into shape
Here are six questions your medical practice should ask a potential billing partner to help you thrive today and remain competitive in the future.
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.
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, discovers the value of humor to relieve his stress and that of his patients.
From furloughing employees to implementing strict safety protocols, here's how practices have tackled pandemic staffing.
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.
A properly constructed and thoroughly analyzed patient satisfaction survey can help a practice retain its patient base.
Here are five ways certified PAs are helping to solve the nation’s rural health challenges.
A great medical practice manager can position your practice for success. Here are 10 things that physicians should know about these important individuals.
An experienced PA believes the professions quality measures and results are often hidden under the umbrella of the physicians they work beside.
The commonalities between PAs and physicians far outweigh the few differences that we have.
This vision of addiction and chronic pain care is a pipe dream in this era of such limited resources.
If I really wanted to make lots of money, I could certainly go elsewhere. I choose to stay here and make a difference.
Strategically planning IT investment and implementation is important for any small-to-mid-sized practice.
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.
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.
Change isn't easy, but the following tips can help you guide your organization or practice through any transition.
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, rebuts the most common “reasons” many physicians give for sticking with paper.
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.
There are numerous benefits for physician participation in a care-team program to benefit their medical practice's complex-care patients.
Dermatologist Steven Fenichel on the wisdom of single-payer healthcare.
Having a relationship with a good financial planner brings a “best of” team of advisors to help you achieve your life goals.