Physicians Practice Pearls®

But if the facts on the use of modifier 25 are clear, why are practices and hospital systems paying back millions of dollars for the incorrect use of modifier 25?

You've received recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, now be sure to market that fact effectively to prospective and current patients.

Effective patient registration, insurance verification, and claims processing are essential to maintaining practice viability. Here's what you need to know.

Higher rates of medical staff turnover are most likely related to workplace stress. What can you do to help?

Here are five attention-saving skills you can employ to ensure your focus is patient-centric, while still utilizing mobile technology.

If you are an independently minded physician, take heart. There is a way to work with new quality standards and still retain your autonomy.

Most medical practices experience some type of patient bottleneck. The good news is there's a solution, if you just look hard enough.

A cloud vendor may tell you it's HIPAA compliant, but related technology needs to comply as well. Here's how to make sure your bases are covered.

Since 2011, only one in every two or three physicians has attested to the Stage 1 rules of meaningful use. Why should this matter to your practice?

The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is packed with information that guides coding and leads to better reimbursement. So why not do your homework?

Vendor relationship management, done with purpose and thoughtfulness, can benefit any medical practice - large or small.

Practices are feverishly working to control the rising costs of healthcare - effective care coordination can help.

Practice administrators should consider more than just the top-line revenue. It's all about effectively managing your resources.

Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.

Failing to adopt widely available billing and collections technology can cost medical practices big. Here's how to do it right.

The best defense is a good offense. Arm yourself with knowledge on what new federal healthcare fraud and abuse measures mean for your practice.

ICD-10 diagnosis codes are effective Oct. 1, 2014. Set an implementation budget and timeline. Identify ICD-9/ICD-10 differences. Say goodbye to nonspecific codes.

A patient portal can reduce the time your staff spends on administrative tasks and remind patients that you care enough to provide prompt service.

Providing healthcare insurance for your employees can sometimes seem impossible. But don't despair. There are new options to help your practice afford coverage.

Across-the-board salary increases for staff send the message that stellar efforts will go unrewarded. Let employees know you value and expect excellence.

Despite being an early and enthusiastic pioneer in EHR adoption, this physician decided that he couldn't continue business as usual.

If you've ever wondered what to do or say at a networking event, you're not alone. Here's everything you need to make a memorable impression.

Time is limited and money is tight. How can your practice morph into a new practice model and still ensure that it is paid adequately for patient services?

Many physicians appear invisible when someone does an Internet search - unless they want to be lost in the fray, it is up to them to make sure they have an accurate listing.

Optimizing the skills of nonphysician providers can help your practice increase patient access, boost productivity, and generate new revenue.

Penalties for mismanaging medical records are steep. Make sure you understand your practice's legal obligations as medical records custodian.

Medical practices are concentrating on critical changes as part of the ACA but it is important not to lose focus on the basics of coding.

What does a successful EHR implementation look like? Consultant Rosemarie Nelson spells it out in four easy steps.

More than likely you have a smartphone. But, are you using it to the fullest extent of its capabilities? There are literally millions of apps available, with thousands of them being dedicated to health. Here are a few of our favorites.