October 16th 2024
AI is poised to revolutionize the patient’s and the clinician’s journey, from initial symptom assessment to long-term care management.
October 7th 2024
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
September 30th 2024
September 27th 2024
This is not a time to be defensive or be oft-putting. Show the patient that you respect their right to make decisions about their care. Avoid being defensive or dismissive.
September 10th 2024
A look at how communication can repair the divide between physician and patient.
Physicians: Is Googling Patients Appropriate?
In a recent article, a physician reflects on whether it is appropriate to Google patients. Weigh in to share your thoughts.
Medical Practices Must Remember That Patients are Customers Too
As medical practices strive to provide great care to patients, customer service is sometimes overlooked.
Winter Storm Prep Issues for Medical Practices
Here are some tips to keep your medical practice and your patients safe during what is shaping up to be a tough winter across the US.
Closing Arguments; Pleasing Patients; Digital Diagnosis
Noteworthy items from Physicians Practice.
Heart Awareness: An Interview with Dr. Shyla High
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Cardiology expert Shyla High shares her insight on prevention and action steps.
Will CVS' Decision to Drop Tobacco Help Physicians?
Will the nationwide pharmacy's move to stop selling tobacco hurt or help your smoking cessation guidance to patients? Weigh in and tell us.
Patient Payment Collection Policy Mistakes to Avoid
Medical practices face increasing difficulty collecting from payers, but off-loading the burden to patients is a big mistake.
How One VA Hospital Stole Christmas Cheer
A government takeover of healthcare would affect more than availability of care. It would affect how healthcare providers respond to meet consumer expectations.
How to Better Address Patient Complaints about Long Wait Times
There's no way your practice can run on time, all the time. But there are some ways to ease patient frustrations when you do run behind schedule.
Technology the Key to Patient-Centered, Personalized Healthcare
Physicians, are you giving your patients a credit union or big bank experience? Here's how to tell and make some changes.
Stock Market Fluctuations May Project Healthcare Utilization
According to a UCSD study, stock market declines over the last 30 years cost the state of California approximately $77 million annually.
Hospitals, Office Visits of Great Use In the Future, Doctor
As big a proponent of technology and data as I am, the truth is data has never cured anything and tech can't replace in-person interactions with physicians.
Terminating the Physician-Patient Relationship
The physician-patient relationship can be terminated for any non-discriminatory reason with proper notice. It is best to do so as cordially as possible.
Privacy Rights vs. Public Safety Concerns: HHS Proposes HIPAA Change
HHS asserts that a proposed rule is trying to strike a balance between the individual privacy protections of HIPAA and public safety considerations.
Why Insurance Companies Should Collect Patient Payments
It's time to take patient collections out of physicians' practices to truly have patients make responsible choices about their healthcare dollars.
Turning Lessons Learned into Action at Your Medical Practice
Life lessons are all around us. When they happen in your practice, do you know how to identify them and apply what you've learned?
How Facebook Helped Market a New Physician Practice Model
An Arizona-based OB/GYN medical group found Facebook to be the most efficient and effective way to reach women and educate them on their new practice.
Three Patient Relations Strategies for Every Medical Practice
A new year is the perfect time for your practice to set achievable goals to improve patient satisfaction and your bottom line.
Etiquette Tips for Medical Practices
Good manners lead to highly satisfied patients. Here are our top 15 etiquette tips for physicians and staff.
When Efforts to Increase Patient Visit Volume Harm Patient Care
Many physicians are squeezing more patient visits into each day. But how many patient visits is too much?
Physicians: Improve Yourself, Your Medical Practice in 2014
From learning about ICD-10 to having more patience with difficult patients, here is one physician's list of resolutions for this year.
Joint Commission Announces Patient Safety Goals
Medical practices should be aware of all National Patient Safety Goals, but especially these four in their daily operations.
Free Pleasers; EHR Help Sought; Unhealthier Patients
Noteworthy items from Physicians Practice
Don't Let Patients Take Advantage of Your Medical Practice
Where do you draw the line between good patient service and compromising your medical practice policies? Here's some advice.
How Physicians Can Help Patients Manage Stress
Stress affects your patients' health, and your practice's outcomes. Here's how to help them.
Physicians: Don't Let Inadequate Informed Consent Raise Legal Problems
Many physicians fail to review or update their informed consent forms to ensure they comply with state laws, standards of practice, and specific regulations.
Five Ways Healthcare Reform Could Increase Your Malpractice Risks
As healthcare reform initiatives pick up, malpractice risks may increase for many physicians.
Poll: What is the Top Challenge Medical Practices Will Face in 2014?
A new year brings new opportunities - and new challenges - to medical practices. Take our poll to let us know what challenge has you most concerned going into 2014.
Ten Challenges Medical Practices Can Expect in 2014
Medical practices face many challenges in 2014. Here are 10 of the biggest.
New Year's Goals for Your Medical Practice in 2014
Why you should set goals, not resolutions, for your medical practice this year.