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Physician Training Needs to be ModernizedAs healthcare moves towards a value-based reimbursement system, physicians need to be trained on analytics to better serve patients.
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New Jersey Healthcare Plan Favors State Employees over TaxpayersNew Jersey is already a primary-care physician shortage area. A new state plan makes the problem worse by giving state employees special status.
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Seamlessly integrating telehealth into care deliveryPerhaps the most evident care site that needs some transforming is the exam room.
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Risks of Being Acquired by Non-Hospital EntitiesLooking to get those administrative burdens off your plate? Before you sell to a non-hospital entity be leery of these compliance risks.
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My Family Medicine Mid-Life CrisisI recently realized I wasn't burned out, but experiencing something else at the peak of my career as a physician. Here's what I've discovered.
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Using Online Reviews to Change Physician BehaviorAs millennials take over as the most populous age group, online reviews and physician ratings are going to have a pertinent impact on healthcare.
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Runners-up: Practice of the YearThree of our competition's runners-up deserve a tip of the hat. We tell you why.
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Mastering the science of patient financial engagement: 3 InsightsA significant proportion of patients want increased flexibility in payment and a range of options for communication.
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Technology Critical for Smaller Practices to Tackle MACRASmaller practices are less likely to use or upgrade technology, but they may not survive MACRA without it.
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IT Vendors Can Be Practice Allies in Payer RelationshipsPractice-payer alignment is more important than ever before and should involve a third party: your health IT vendors. Here's why.
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A Guide to the MIPS for PracticesThe Merit-Based Incentive Payment System will go into effect in about a year. Here is what you have to know.
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Five Considerations for seamless exam room technology usePractices need to overcome reservations and actively seek out high-tech solutions.
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IPAs and Super Groups: Are They for You?Balancing medical practice independence and collaboration can be tricky. Here are two possible options to consider.
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Security Rule BluesCompliance with the HIPAA Security Rule was required by April 2005. Are you compliant?
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'Problem' Patients: Dealing with Angry, Edgy PatientsPerhaps one of the biggest complaints I’ve heard from doctors is that they are seeing an increasing number of angry patients. Appointments are clouded by a tension that used to be rare. It’s difficult to get these patients to open up. Little or no conversation takes place.
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7 Questions to Determine Which Collection Agency is Right for YouDoes your collections agency have the specialized knowledge needed to get the most ROI on your delinquent accounts? Here are the seven questions to ask. [Sponsored]
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5 Costly Processing MistakesLearning to avoid common and costly mistakes when accepting and processing card payments can add up to big savings for your medical practice. [Sponsored]
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EFFICIENCY: Know YourselfAnyone can step on a scale, but knowing how to interpret the number staring back at you is a little tougher. Understanding how your practice is faring requires knowing a little about how the other guys are doing. That's where benchmarking comes in.
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How Smarter Logistics Can Save LivesUPS understands how important your role is within the health care industry and continues to find logistic solutions that fit your shipping needs. [Sponsored]
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AWV is a Win-Win for Patient and PracticeUse the annual wellness visit as a way to engage and educate your Medicare patients.
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Your Money: Don’t Leave Your Money to Uncle SamTry these simple techniques for reducing your heirs’ estate tax obligations.
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'What I Wish I Was Taught in Medical School'Driving skills: learning to navigate the road to a successful medical career
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App Review: MDCalcThis month, Victor Abuel, MD, reviews an app for medical calculators that adds up to a handy tool.
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'How I Give Back to My Community'Cutting back on clinic hours to focus on philanthropy, OB/GYN Vimal Goyle works with several charities, including Dress for Success and the American Red Cross.
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Physician Retirement: Be Aware of Long-Term Care CostsUnforeseen long-term care expenses are common in retirement and relying on Medicare, Medicaid, or self-funding may not be prudent. Here are options to consider.
