Front Desk

The worsening economy is taking its toll even on the best practices.

You’ve got questions - lots of ’em. And we’ve got the answers. We compiled some of the most common practice management questions we hear - from collections issues to dealing with staff problems and so much more - in one place, and got answers from some of the top experts in the business.

Healthy referral relationships are vital to a thriving practice - whether you’re a specialist or in primary care. Here’s how a few small gestures and clear communication can keep you and your patients happy.

Last week I asked one of our pediatric clients how many plans they participated with.

Deciding how much to dole out to support staff can be tricky, especially in a difficult economy. But our survey of more than 1,000 practices nationwide will help guide you.

The traditional practice of primary care is complex - let’s face it, you could more accurately predict the likelihood of a patient presenting with a subdural hematoma based on his or her symptoms than you might Blue Cross’ likelihood of accepting a preauthorization for the CT scan.

Say goodbye to photocopies: Machine-readable cards could make billing and collections easier. When will payers make them widely available?

Which payers should you deal with and which should you drop? PayerView uses real claims data to rank them first to worst.

Tired of the same-old office decor but can’t afford a makeover? No problem: Here’s how to make your space shine without spending a bundle.

Patient Information Form

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In the current economic stimulus bill, large financial incentives are put in place for medical practices that use an approved EMR product.

Using the front desk to improve collections