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Practices are going to have to accept pricing transparency experts say, otherwise they'll get left behind as consumers push this trend forward.

The advent of team-based healthcare means a more coordinated approach to seeing patients. It also means different staffing roles and ratios.

Independent practices likely have a lot of questions about the looming value-based environment. Here's helpful insight and guidance from two experts.

Changes to physician compensation are looming, so now is the time for small practices to start focusing on value. Here's how.

Practices can no longer afford to be remiss about collecting outstanding patient balances, as high-deductible health plans are forcing patients to pay more.

Developing better patient collections processes depends not just on good staff policies and training, but the newest in HIPAA-compliant technology.

There are 752 pages covering the changes to Stage 2 of meaningful use and finalizing Stage 3. We’ve whittled that down to five major takeaways.

Traveling to Nashville for MGMA15? Make the most out of your trip by making sure you do these ten things during your stay.

CMS has released modifications to the meaningful use program. Here's what the changes mean for physician practices.

Trusting relationships are key to medical practice success, and at the root of trusting relationships is strong communication. Here's how to make improvements.

A new survey reveals most physicians feel Medicare quality improvement programs are ineffective, too complex, and too burdensome for physicians and staff.

Patients have smartphones. Physicians have information about health and well-being. So logically, using mobile health technology can provide better connections.

Practice employees are more than salaries. If you use them in the right places at the right time, they are revenue generators supporting your physicians.

EHRs can be expensive for small practices. But a stipulation of the Stark Law allows a hospital to donate funds and partner with you for meaningful use.

Dealing with difficult personalities and the resulting conflicts that arise can be an everyday occurrence at many practices. Here's how to address such issues more effectively.

Here are four common difficult personality types you may have as employees at your medical practice and how to deal with them.

While the initial performance of Medicare ACOs hasn't achieved prescribed cost-savings goals, that doesn't mean they aren't successful, say two practices.

Welcoming a new physician to your practice goes beyond credentialing and orientation. It also includes marketing, integration into the team, and mentoring.

In this podcast, healthcare consultant Craig Greenberg shares three tasks every practice manager should complete before the end of 2014.

To truly be ready for the ICD-10 transition, start your communications now: with your physicians, your staff, and your tech vendors.

Practice managers often fall in to common office habits, but going against conventional practice may result in a better office culture and cost savings.

At the MGMA 2014 conference, attendees learned about key elements of HIPAA compliance they may be overlooking. Many have to do with changes to patient rights.

You may talk about growth at your medical practice, but are you walking the walk? Here are three ways to boost both personal and professional growth.

Market forces are driving new healthcare models, so it's critical to look at your practice's future. And collaboration may be the key to any kind of longevity.

In order to get patients the care they need when they need it, consider a risk-stratified care management system tied to point of care registries.

The HIPAA audit program under the Office for Civil Rights is expanding and changing. Is your practice prepared?

What you communicate to patients should also consider how you reach them. And with the variety of messaging available, there is also varying patient preference.

"Better-performing medical practices" excel in four performance categories, according to the MGMA. How does your practice stack up?

Communication, support, and education - especially on finances - are key areas for physicians and practice managers to work together in a team environment.

Looking for longevity as a medical practice? Joshua Halverson of ECG Management Consultants offers tips on survival and how to increase your practice's value.