Physicians have important considerations when planning for an inheritance from an elderly parent. Here are a few.
As your medical practice prepares for the ICD-10 transition, here are 10 key points and tips for implementation.
As your medical practice prepares for the ICD-10 transition, here are 10 key points and tips for implementation provided by AHIMA.
No longer can a medical practice be run like it was in the last century. A successful medical practice must run more as a professional business.
Whether you are presenting a paper at a large conference or addressing a small group of colleagues, here are seven ways to make your next speech memorable.
So many physicians are working hard to improve patient satisfaction. Here's the one the one thing they can do to make the most positive impact.
When trying to market their practice to reach new patients, physicians are sure to have a lot of questions. Here are the right ones to ask.
Understand the Four Seasons Portfolio Plan for diversified investing
Tips from our twice-a-month e-mail newsletter. This issue: making sense of modifiers.
Given the evolving consumer preferences, bridging the physical and digital world to drive a unified experience is crucial to patient retention and satisfaction. Here’s how you can achieve it.
Here’s how to stay on top of requests for up-to-date immunization records, from low-tech solutions to Web-based answers and electronic medical records.
The healthcare industry is changing and as such, so is the role of medical practice manager and the business of care delivery. Here's how to adapt.
While MSOs can provide resources and administrative support for practices, it is critical to understand different contract provisions.
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We’ll let the pundits haggle over whether Medicare D is helping seniors. We’re concerned with how it’s affecting you. If changing formularies and requests for new scripts are wearing you out, try these recommendations for making things easier.
Plastic surgeon Suzanne Kim Doud Galli on how an ordinary nose job turned into the worst case of her career.
Economic opportunity, a busy international airport, and a warm climate are fueling our move from Massachusetts to Sin City, and from owner to employed.
Psychiatrist Teresa Ramerth on the painful lesson she learned when a common medication she prescribed nearly killed her sister.
It's never been more important to make sure your medical record documentation is complete, accurate, and complies with federal guidelines.
As doctors, we know that evidence-based medicine is the right way to go - yet, we don’t always follow it. Here are three reasons why.
Despite flooding, power outages, and physical loss, the cloud recently helped modern medical practices avoid four disasters.
Engaging adolescents in their care and during the patient visit can be especially challenging. Here are some tips.
Our editorial advisory board tells us what superpower they would possess and why.
Hurricane Katrina was a stark reminder that the worst thing that can happen sometimes does. Be ready before the clouds darken.
Theresa M. van der Vlugt, MD, on finding beauty in unexpected places.
Here are eight questions your medical practice should be asking when it comes to testing your claims submissions for the upcoming ICD-10 transition.