Patients

Texas is a prime example of a state refusing federal funding for Medicaid out of misplaced principals that in the end hurt access to care.

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, all claims filed under government plans are now on equal footing with ERISA-governed health plan claims.

Despite the controversy, it is important for all healthcare providers to get their own flu shot to control the epidemic and aid patients.

Good manners lead to highly satisfied patients. Here are our top 15 etiquette tips for physicians and staff.

Skyrocketing insurance deductibles, Medicare, and Medicaid price manipulation shifting costs to private insurers and opaque prices are robbing your patients.

Much like my patient, I often have spent precious moments creating responses to the unanswerable questions of "if only" and "what if."

Patient no-shows: Most medical practices want to avoid them, but sometimes I hope they happen in the best interests of my office.

From learning about ICD-10 to having more patience with difficult patients, here is one physician's list of resolutions for this year.

Medical practices should be aware of all National Patient Safety Goals, but especially these four in their daily operations.

Where do you draw the line between good patient service and compromising your medical practice policies? Here's some advice.

Stress affects your patients' health, and your practice's outcomes. Here's how to help them.

Having gone through the medical system as a patient I came away with some insight into the lives of patients that billers usually don't see.

Making the holiday spirit the norm at your medical practice can result in more satisfied patients, happier families, and an increase in referrals.

Why the end of the year is stressful for medical billers at physician practices, and what they can do to alleviate some of that stress.

On this Thanksgiving Day, Missouri family man Tom Smith expresses gratitude for his physician's patient portal.

Physicians without proper opioid prescribing policies may unknowingly help patients engage in illegal activities, and they could face liability issues.

Does your practice have something it is thankful for? This is the perfect time of year to begin the habit of flexing your gratitude muscles!

For Medicare to survive and to decrease healthcare costs in this country, healthcare delivery needs to change.

When a patient needs expensive translation services, is there an alternative to paying for them and taking a revenue loss?

Doctors are pretty much split on whether they will accept the new healthcare insurance exchange plans. Should they?

Need to “fire” a patient for non-payment or disruptive behavior? There are ethical principles to consider.

If you can find a product or product category you are passionate about, private labeling is a great option to promote your brand and your medical practice.

A recent interaction with a patient over who should and shouldn't pay copays due to income got me thinking about how income equality affects healthcare costs.

Here are some different ways of thinking about testing and treating your patients for seasonal allergies.

Changes to health insurance plans are hard to keep up with - for patients and even for physicians.

Free health clinics will not only continue to see an increased demand for patients, but they might even take some from private practices.

Not being paid for workers' compensation claims? Here are a few areas you can look at to make sure your medical practice is in compliance and will be paid.

When patient lateness is a problem, there is a solution. Here's what the experts say about keeping appointments on time at your medical practice.

How physicians across many specialties utilize ultrasound and portable ultrasound machines in their clinics.

MGMA executives share recent data on physician concerns about the new healthcare insurance exchange program.