April 25th 2023
Business partners can become your greatest asset or worst liability.
March 29th 2023
Considerations before entering into a joint venture.
January 19th 2023
Entering a physicians partnership is not a process that should be rushed through nor taken lightly.
October 27th 2021
Management Services Organizations are not for every physician, but they are certainly here to stay for a long time to come.
August 26th 2021
Understanding what should be included in a required HIPAA BAA is essential.
Ensure a Strategic Merger of Practices Doesn't Fail
If you are looking to combine your practice with another, here are some ways to ensure the merger goes off without a hitch.
Staying Afloat in Healthcare's Ever-Changing Landscape
Small practices can benefit from partnering with an IT partner to fit their needs, here are some tips on choosing that partner.
Sourcing Public and Private Grants for Your Practice
Patient visits aren't the only source of revenue for your practice, there are federal and private grants. Here's how to obtain one.
Plenty of Room for Physicians and Dentists to Collaborate
For diabetic and other patients, it makes sense for dentists and doctors to work together. You just have to ensure you are complying with state laws.
Entering Your Practice into Strategic Joint Ventures
Interested in creating a joint venture agreement with another healthcare entity? Here are some considerations to make.
7 Reasons to Join a Payer's Value-Based Payment Plan
Value-based care is a scary prospect for many physicians. Here are seven reasons why they shouldn't be afraid.
It’s Time for Payers and Providers to Work as Partners
Data-sharing collaborations between payers and providers have potential to improve the bottom line for healthcare organizations and the health of their patients.
10 Valentines to Send to Your Payers
It's almost Valentine's Day. Here are 10 "valentines" that you can send to your payers, to improve and develop this important "relationship."
Strategic Diligence of Physician Practice Mergers
Too often, two practices merging with another have a misguided sense of why a deal should happen. Is the strategic vision for the agreement valid?
Redefining the Doctor-Patient Relationship
The days of the doctor knows everything are over. Physicians must work hand in hand with patients to improve outcomes.
Politics and Medicine - Strange Bedfellows
A recent study suggests that physicians differ in their approach to emotionally charged issues, like abortion, based on political affiliation.
10 Things to Know Before Being Acquired
Here are 10 ways to ensure that an acquisition between a medical practice and its purchasing organization will go smoothly.
Finding Success through Practice Collaboration
For independent practices worried the future means merging or an acquisition, collaboration may be the key to survival.
Not Updating BAAs Can Be Costly
It's better to learn from others mistakes. A recent HIPAA fine underscores the importance of timely and accurate BAAs.
The Best States to Practice in 2016
There are many factors that determine where a physician should set up shop. So, we combed through the data to help you figure out where that will be.
The Solution for a Thriving Physician Practice: A Portfolio of Solutions
Henry Schein helps physician practices save time and money by offering a diverse range of innovative clinical, financial and operational solutions. [Sponsored]
Rules of the Road for Texting Patient Information
Are you texting a fellow provider or a patient? Here is what you should know with regards to HIPAA and compliance.
Take the Legwork and Guesswork Out of Product Selection
Take advantage of physician resources from companies that are fully vetted, provide full service to physicians, and offer competitive pricing. [Sponsored]
4 Things for Practices to Know about Billing Partnerships
Bringing on a new billing partner or renegotiating the agreement with your current one? Here are four tips that will help you plan for all scenarios.
Why You Should Look at Your Non-Compete Clause Closely
Here are a few areas of a typical non-compete clause to look closer at when signing your employment contract.
Docs, Admin Don't Trust Each Other, Says Leadership Expert
In part two of our interview with Retired Lt. General, Mark Hertling, he talks about why physicians and administrators are often not on the same page.
Evaluating a Physician Partnership
There is no way to guarantee that a partnership will work. Consequently, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of having a physician partner is vital.
Are Hospital Mergers Really Better for Patients?
Two proposed hospital mergers could create monopolies for patients in Pennsylvania and Illinois respectively. Why do federal judges let them happen?
Four Steps to Run an Effective Practice Meeting
Learn how you and your medical practice staff can get the most out of your meetings and leave feeling a sense of accomplishment and connection.
8 Things to Know About Joining an ACO
Thinking of joining an ACO and not sure if it's the right fit for your practice? Here are a few things to know before you sign up.
Four Reasons Why Physicians Should Do Volunteer Work
Helping others outside the work environment can often invigorate overworked physicians. Volunteering is a perfect way to do that.
Seven Reasons to Create Physician Partnerships
Physician partnerships are often a great idea. Great partners band together to compensate for each other's weaknesses and encourage creativity.
How Physicians Can Rediscover Their Passion
Every profession has a rhythm. But when you lose pace with that cadence, you can simultaneously lose the passion you once had for your job.
EHRs Need to Talk to Each Other
Despite the progress the healthcare industry has had in adopting EHRs, the interoperability of these systems needs to be better.
How to be Efficient with Vendor Relations
Vendors' products and services directly impact a practice's day-to-day operations. Here's how to be establish efficient vendor relations.