Tech Tips That Will Save Your Medical Practice Time, Reduce Stress
MGMA consultant Rosemarie Nelson offers dozens of suggestions on how practices can get the most out of today's technology.
Common Medical Practice Documentation Pitfalls to Avoid
Great documentation at your medical practice will boost revenue. Is your practice doing all it can to ensure physicians are documenting correctly?
To Boost Medical Practice Performance, Be Accountable
Business expert and author Sam Silverstein urges medical practices to establish their beliefs, never stray from them, and to cut out excuses.
More Practices Consider the Patient-Centered Medical Home Model
If your medical practice has not yet seriously considered transitioning to a Patient-Centered Medical Home, it may be falling behind.
Copying and Pasting in EHRs Can Be Done Correctly
Copying and pasting information in your EHR can be effective when done properly, according to AHIMA's Diana Warner.
MGMA: ACA Exchanges, Integration Top of Mind for Physicians
MGMA executives share recent data on physician concerns about the new healthcare insurance exchange program.
Five Ways Medical Practice Staff Can Reduce Malpractice Risks
Is your medical practice staff doing all it can to reduce the likelihood of a malpractice lawsuit? Here are some tips.
How to Survive an OCR Audit or Data Breach at Your Medical Practice
On Monday, MGMA13 session speaker Carolyn Hartley equipped medical groups with top tactics for getting through audits and data breaches.
Diagnosing America's Woes Greater than Just Healthcare
Political columnist George F. Will discusses America's myriad problems and their solutions, including our excessive healthcare spending and consumption.
Medical Practice Technology Trends and Tips for 2013 and Beyond
Consultant Derek Kosiorek on critical technology issues practices are facing, and why physicians and practice managers should attend his two MGMA13 sessions.
MGMA13 Conference Provides Answers Amid Healthcare Changes
The MGMA13 Conference has lots of insight and advice to offer medical practices. Let Physicians Practice be your guide.
Implementing Lean Methodologies at Your Medical Practice
Management expert Roger Gerard discusses how physicians can employ lean methodologies in their medical practices.
How Practices Can Recover From a Bad EHR Implementation
If your practice is reeling from a bad EHR implementation, don't despair. Consultant Carolyn Hartley shares techniques to recover and even excel.
Improving Financial Performance at Your Medical Practice
From determining the true cost of services to adding technology and transparency to processes, there are several ways to improve your revenue cycle management.
Nine Risk Management Tips for Medical Practices
Here are tips for managing three medical practice risk areas: HIPAA breaches, Medicare audits, and EHR liability issues.
Integration: Key Considerations for Physician Alignment
Here's what a medical practice must consider as it evaluates hospital integration opportunities.
Five Easy Ways to Boost Patient Satisfaction at Your Practice
Meryl Luallin, a partner at consulting firm SullivanLuallin Group, shares how practices can easily boost their patient satisfaction scores.
Making Your Medical Practice Safe for Patients and Staff
Michael O'Connell of Marymount Hospital in Ohio discusses key steps your medical practice can take to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
The Continuing Evolution of Physician Compensation
The MGMA's Donna Knapp and Todd Evenson discuss current and looming quality and cost factors that are playing a role in physician compensation.
Aligning Your Medical Practice for Long-term Success
Vic Arnold, a managing director at Huron Consulting, discusses practice-alignment strategies that will aid long-term survival in a partnership.
Payer Contracts and Your Medical Practice: Beware of Deal Breakers
Penny Noyes of Health Business Navigators discusses the typical components in payer agreements, and those that might cause practices trouble.
Creating a Value-Based Medical Practice
Consultant John Lutz discusses the transition from volume- to value-based healthcare and how medical practices can begin preparing today.
What To Do on Day One at MGMA13
Physicians Practice Associate Editor Aubrey Westgate helps you plan your agenda for the first day of this year's MGMA13 Conference in San Diego.
What To Do on Day Two at MGMA13
Physicians Practice Associate Editor Marisa Torrieri helps you plan your agenda for the second day of this year's MGMA13 Conference in San Diego.
What To Do on Day Three at MGMA13
Physicians Practice Executive Editor Keith L. Martin helps you plan your agenda for the third day of this year's MGMA13 Conference in San Diego.
Medical Practice Cost-Cutting Strategies
Use this tool to identify, track, and monitor revenue-enhancement and cost-containment strategies.
The Changing Nature of Medical Practice Integration
Ken Hertz of the MGMA Healthcare Consulting Group discusses the various options and opportunities for small medical practices to thrive in the future.
The Power of Medical Practice Employee Engagement
Stephanie Rollheiser, vice president of CompHealth Locum Tenens, explains how to get medical practice staff truly engaged in their jobs.
The Importance of Structure in Medical Practice Operations
Pimmie Lopez of Practice Colleagues discusses the importance of structure in running your medical practice, from clear expectations to the use of health IT.
The Value of Shadow Coaching for Physicians
Meryl Luallin, of the SullivanLuallin Group, describes the benefits of shadow coaching for physicians receiving low patient satisfaction scores and/or complaints.