Physician Productivity

Physicians, like others who serve, often meet professional obligations before their own personal needs. But it is important to carve out time to recharge.

Don't be seduced into thinking "more is better." Multitasking can actually slow down productivity in your practice.

Whether you have one physician or 17,000 to prepare for the ICD-10 transition, here's how to get them invested in implementing the new coding system.

Having at least another 18 months until ICD-10 becomes a reality can be a good thing for your medical practice. Here are four things to start doing today.

A closer look at the pros and cons of the popular ABMS MOC program, and whether it's worth a doctor's time and money.

Physician Mary Christ expresses skepticism about the expanding roles for nurse practitioners.

Here's what physicians and their medical practices can do to make the most of limited time with patients.

Practice administrators and physicians have differing areas of focus, but must collaborate for practice success. Here are three new partnerships for both roles.

Physicians can often be pulled in too many directions. Developing strategies to better manage time is one solution.

Coding Questions? We've Got the Answers.

A recent report from HHS warns physicians about improper use of their EHRs, especially the copy-paste function.

EHR is a burden, and as such, there should be evidence of effectiveness before it is imposed upon physicians and medical practices.

Organization improves physician work-life balance, but it's easier said than done sometimes.

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.

Let's work together to ensure that this year is a successful one for you and your practice. We're here to help, so just let us know how.

Applying lean thinking is becoming more prevalent as declining reimbursements and health reform pressures drive practices to operate more efficiently and at lower cost.

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

We spend our lives within our own worlds - Obamacare, patient issues, practice issues - rarely looking outside where perspective lives.

Seamless care of patients requires good collaboration between medical care locations.

We all know the best things in life can't be purchased on Black Friday. That said, here are some great presents for doctors.

What happens when a doctors swaps multitasking for a one-process-at-a-time style at her medical practice.

The changes that come with Stage 2 of meaningful use and ICD-10 are just at the tip of a change iceberg. Here's how to strategize going forward.

Odds may still favor the Affordable Care Act, but not in its present form. Democrats may have no choice but to cross the aisle to fix fatal flaws.

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!

There is a direct correlation between laws governing physician assistant scope of practice and their effectiveness as part of the care team.

All but a well-heeled minority and the Obamacare exempted will be facing mega-deductible health insurance in 2014, meaning they are effectively self-insured.

The newly insured under Obamacare needing primary care may be in the thousands or millions. Either way, primary care is the keystone solution to reduce spending.

From getting prior authorizations to requesting refills, physicians often struggle with what to handle and what to assign.

It can be a great thing for a physician's spouse to work in the practice. It can also be a disaster. Here are some tips to make it work.

Traveling light, both in life and in medical practice, means being realistic about what you can use and taking an honest appraisal of your limits.