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Streamlined billing improves overall wellness for patients and physicians
Investing in digital solutions can automate administrative processes and elevate the patient experience.
Surviving regulatory risk and fines
Regulatory violations can lead to substantial fines which severely impact a practice’s financial stability.
Key remote patient monitoring takeaways from the 2024 PFS proposed rule
In the proposed role, CMS proposed to clarify that it is permissible to bill for RPM or remote therapeutic monitoring services, but not both at the same time.
Publishing your first book - The query letter
Publishing a book could raise the profile of both you and your practice.
Barriers to moving to value-based care
‘Winging it’ is not the right approach when providers integrate social determinants of health into care models.
Strategies to Reduce Staff and Provider Burnout
Tackling administrative burden in the revenue cycle to streamline tasks and increase efficiencies
5 of the craziest medical malpractice cases
A look at some mishaps that led to big payouts.
Importance of automation in prior authorization for practices
Even in today’s digital climate, some administrative staff in the healthcare industry still perform the prior authorization process manually, which is a considerable burden
Coding: Unbundling and undercoding
Odds are, you are making these mistakes and missing out on revenue
Practice tip of the week: Five questions to ask about wRVU compensation
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
August issue of Physicians Practice digital edition released
The monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers.
A word of caution for departing employees and their employers alike
Patient information or data cannot be utilized without a patient or consumer’s knowledge or consent.
How to prevent a lawsuit
Medical malpractice attorneys that defend physicians have seen the gamut of issues that come up when a physician faces a lawsuit. So what should a physician do when dealing with such a career crisis?
How patient-centered communication can address maternal health inequities
By breaking down barriers and improving communication, we can ensure that all women have access to high-quality care.
5 Ways to achieve your business goals this year
Time for a mid-year check-in to make sure you are on track.
Managing household employee lawsuit risk
Physicians, and two-income couples in particular, are increasingly relying on household employees to help manage their work-life demands.
Value-based care and data
A unified data ecosystem will provide the foundation for the next generation of patient-care technology.
Practice tip of the week: Seven ways to give back as a physician
Is work-from-home right for your practice?
Being flexible can attract and retain top talent
Identifying the litigious patient: Watch for these red flags
A medical liability case can be a source of anxiety within your practice and personal life.
The hidden toll: The aftermath of understaffing and burnout post-COVID-19
It’s important for employers and patients to understand the consequences to healthcare workers.
Connecting patients with medical staff during an emergency
How technology like AI and cloud queuing can ensure business continuity even when call volumes skyrocket.
Enhancing doctor communication
Improving communication can have a positive impact on patient relations and satisfaction.
6 Tips to make your practice profitable
Operating a profitable medical practice is perhaps more challenging than ever.
Why medicine needs greater context
The outsized influence of social drivers on health
How doctors can treat American health care’s $1 trillion administrative headache
The burden of health-care administration has put doctors and small medical groups at a disadvantage compared with larger players and insurance companies.
Practice tip of the week: Six back office billing strategies
Maximizing data security and ensuring HIPAA compliance
Building a foundation for cybersecurity can help physicians avoid costly mistakes.
7 Ways to stay ahead of the competition
Today's medical practices face the challenge of remaining relevant in an extremely dynamic, competitive, and evolving market.
Beyond the checkbox: The power of proper documentation
By truly mastering the art and science of documentation, practice managers and physicians can enhance patient care, facilitate communication, and defend against potential malpractice claims.
