Refining EHR Usage
EHR adoption doesn’t end when your system is installed; you have to continue to improve your use of the product.
How to Deal with Grouchy Patients
Sometimes in the quest to get the job done, physicians can fail to see the visit from the patient’s point of view.
Look for Every Crumb
When declining reimbursements seem out of control, many physicians focus on the more manageable side of the business equation: costs.
Billing Incident-to Services
It is important to take the time to review the rules with your staff, so that everyone understands exactly what incident-to billing requires.
Coder in Residence
The benefit of having your own in-house billing department is that they are well-versed in billing procedures for your practice and speciality.
Meeting the Challenge of “Meaningful Use”
The road to electronic health records is filled with good intentions. However, every EHR vendor claims they have a certified product. Here are some steps that you can take to protect your EHR investment.
Staffing for Work Flow
Wondering if you are overstaffed? Make sure to evaluate your work flow and practice operations first before cutting staff.
Implement an EHR the Right Way
EHR implementation in a private practice setting can be difficult. However, careful planning will set you firmly on the right path. First off, be wary of these common mistakes.
Office Renovations Done Right
It is easy to fall prey to the pressure to update your own office building. But before you do, there are a few things you should consider.
Boot Camp for New Employees
When a new employee doesn't work out it is usually for one of two reasons: Either you hired the wrong person or you didn't provide the right training.
New HIPAA Mandates
In the midst of Medicare cuts, consult-code farewells, healthcare reform bills, and all our other challenges, we need to prepare for new HIPAA Privacy and Security mandates.
Marketing to Your Community
Where do your patient referrals come from? Do you know?
Patient Portals
Does your medical practice have a Web site? If so, you are on your way to building a patient portal.
Easier E-prescribing for 2010
2010 starts the second year of the CMS Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program.
Finding Your Dream Job
In today's economy, a job transition is a scary thing.
Integrating the new physician
The most important aspects of integrating new physicians into your practice are clear communication and understanding each others' viewpoints.
Thinking About Partnership
Wondering about taking on a partner? Think twice before signing on the dotted line.
Stricter Stark Enforcements
CMS has implemented changes to the rules that cover Medicare's hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) which will affect physician-hospital referrals and ancillary arrangements.
Keeping it Real: The Point-of-care Lifestyle
Point of care, strictly defined (by me), is a mindset, a discipline, a systems approach where patient encounters are conducted in real time.
Using Templates Well
Templates are a useful tool for documenting the evaluation and management service, but remember, they can also make it very easy to document a higher level of service than provided.
Understanding CCHIT Certification
For physicians, the government's potential promise of over $40,000 for the implementation of an EHR has caused many who have stood on the brink to finally take the plunge.
Stop Losing Money on No-shows
Most practices breathe a sigh of relief when a patient fails to show up for his appointment. But, those unfilled appointments add up quickly. Here's how to plug the holes in your schedule.
Get Involved in Healthcare Reform
It’s not too often that physicians can really come together on policy issues and make their voices heard, but there is no better time than now to do so!
Payer Take-backs, Take That!
Payer requests for refunds for incorrectly processed claims are endemic. But wait! There are some things you can do before you write that check.
Overcoming the Challenges of Being a Female Physician
There are real challenges that face women who choose to be doctors. Many of them center on issues of respect and achieving work-life balance.