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The economy is deteriorating. And healthcare is no longer “recession proof.” Here’s your guide for getting through the worst of times.

It’s a common problem: How do you find competent administrative staff willing to work part time? We help one practice solve this conundrum.

Got a bad-tempered doc on staff? Don’t let him (or her) ruin a perfectly good practice.

We’ll keep our eyes peeled for trends and changes that may affect your practice. This month: The government is offering incentives to physicians who prescribe electronically. Here’s the lowdown.

Each issue we’ll help you steer clear of hidden pitfalls. This month: Your favorite employee is sweet to you and patients, makes the World’s Best Brownies, and never takes a vacation. But is she robbing you blind?

Patients are looking for ways to cut expenses, just like you. Here’s how to help them balance their health needs with their financial challenges.

Here are six myths about HIPAA that your medical practice may believe, but are actually false.

Pamela Moore, PhD, CPC, editorial director for Physicians Practice, answers your top practice management questions.

Many physicians, sadly, are not as happy with their professional lives as they have a right to be. That’s where Your Best Practice comes in. Read our take on call coverage, professional service agreements, and preventive maintenance for your imaging equipment.

Patients with cancer are scared and confused - there’s so much they need to know. Here’s how to make sure they hear you.

Here’s how to stay on top of requests for up-to-date immunization records, from low-tech solutions to Web-based answers and electronic medical records.

Is your practice deluged with faxed refill reminders from pharmacies and last-minute calls for new scripts from frantic parents? That’s life in pediatrics. Here’s what you can do to better manage the flow, save time and money, and improve patient safety.

Oncology practice-management expert Risë Marie Cleland answers your most common questions.

Radiology groups are feeling pressured to provide 24-hour coverage, or at least extended hours. From groups who have confronted the issue head on, here’s advice on how to make it work - or why you shouldn’t try.

Compensation is a challenging subject for oncologists - more so now than ever. In our second edition of Your Best Practice we address some of the tougher questions on how and why some oncologists are paid more than others. We also give timely advice on reducing denials through technology. As ever, our goal is to help you manage your practice more effectively, one expert tip at a time.

Negotiating with payers is tough for pediatricians. But you have more power than you think. In our second edition of Your Best Practice we share the nitty-gritty on presenting your case for better compensation. We also give timely advice on managing requests for prescriptions and immunization records. As ever, our goal is to help you run your practice more effectively, one expert tip at a time.

Pediatricians are among the lowest-paid of all the medical specialties - and yet they are also among the most dedicated and passionate. Read this month’s Your Best Practice for easy-to-implement tips on getting paid for filling out those endless forms and advice on billing strategies.

The holidays are fraught with opportunities to offend. Here’s some advice for avoiding the blues.

Front and back offices are at war with one another in many practices, with each side accusing the other of “not getting it.” Here’s how to get everyone on the same side.

It’s important for every practice to have an identifiable brand - especially when they are trying to attract cash-paying patients.

It’s true that more physicians are choosing group practices, but reports of the death of the solo practice have been greatly exaggerated.

If you’re trying to go broke, our list of common money-losers will get you there fast! We can show you how to tighten those nuts and bolts, and stem your cash drain.

You didn’t think you could just hang a shingle and wait for the patients to come, did you? Most new practices have to do a little bit of horn-tooting to build their patient base. We’ll show you how.

What Dr. Eckerling sees as innovation, his staff sees as nonstop flux. Can harmony merge with vicissitude?

Robert Lamberts, MD, offers his tips for effective delegation of duties.

Some primary-care physicians love hospitalists; some won’t touch ’em with a 10-foot pole. Here’s what you need to know about the hottest new specialty in medicine.

Surgeon Bhagwan Satiani on why his group’s plan to open a satellite office crumbled.

Every practice can benefit from some professional advice from time to time. Here’s how to hire the right pro.

Family physician Brian Forrest on how his cash-only practice works for him and his patients.

Patient-entered histories can streamline office visits. But can you trust them to tell their stories without you?