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Poor EHR tech impacts staff members differently by role
Can the next generation of EHRs solve the problems of the current generation?
Suggestions for protecting your medical practice from litigation
Safeguard your medical practice from litigation by adopting proactive strategies.
2024 Changes to ICD-10 codes
There are 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions and 13 revisions that went into effect October 1, 2023.
Text messaging: The secret weapon for remote patient monitoring success
Texting can be used in numerous ways to help support and grow an RPM program.
6 Common mistakes to avoid when using Section 179 deductions
Six pitfalls medical professionals should try to avoid when navigating Section 179.
Practice tip of the week: Equipment financing
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
Digital presence and patient acquisition
The adage, “you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression” rings true in healthcare, too.
Commercial payers beginning to define coverage of RPM and RTM
Given the currently released policies and where we see the market going, we see three major stances insurance companies can and will take.
8 Steps to follow when firing practice employees
Letting someone go is never easy, but here are key tips to handle it the right way.
Digital check-ins: The solution to patients' top healthcare complaint
For the fourth year in a row, patients' biggest gripe was waiting times and not enough staff.
EHR outages and patient safety
Recent outages are a reminder of how crucial it is for physicians and health care facilities to protect themselves in such an event.
Planning your practice's 2024 strategy
Keep these things in mind when formulating your strategy for next year.
How a budget can boost your practice's performance
Practices that don’t develop and regularly review a budget are missing out on a tool that can provide warning signs of financial trouble.
The Alamo redux or how Davids defeat the Goliaths of healthcare
Small practices can still thrive in the backyard of large practices or large medical corporations.
Practice tip of the week: Times you can be held liable for a business associate’s HIPAA breach
Appreciating knowledge under the False Claims Act post-SuperValu
Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
Retaining staff takes more than money
Training, tailored benefits and paths for career advancement help build loyalty and reduce employee attrition
Lessons learned the hard way
Don't miss the opportunity to learn from others' blunders.
There’s a crisis in men’s health: What practices should do
What can healthcare providers do to ensure that we are meeting the unique challenges men are facing today?
Coding skills and physicians
Coding skills do not inherently equate to clinical competence, and vice versa, but both are necessary.
Navigating excellence: The vital role of patient journey mapping in healthcare organizations
It's important to recognize that in the dynamic landscape of healthcare, every medical practice, regardless of size or reputation, faces competition.
2023 Saw twice as many patient data breaches
Total breaches hit 87 million this year
Practice tip of the week: How to ensure documentation accuracy
Giving your practice a checkup: Motivating your staff
The importance of motivating employees by providing measurable and written goals through a concise, effective mission statement and policy manual.
The 10 best states for physician cost of living 2023
Which states have the lowest cost of living?
Navigating e-visit billing
Transparency and accessibility are keys to avoiding surprise charges and ensuring patient satisfaction.
The 11 worst states for physician cost of living 2023
Which states have the highest cost of living?
5 Tips for crafting a compelling and informative job ad
The proper job ad can ease the struggle to fill practice staff positions.
Outsourcing the revenue cycle isn’t right for everyone
Outsourcing the billing process has become popular but it isn’t the right choice for every practice.
Generative AI powers time-saving digital virtual assistants
Generative AI tools enable providers or their vendor partners to quickly ingest all manner of content to help patients find information, care, locations and providers without picking up the telephone.