Referrals

With time and creativity, the process is not as onerous as it may seem.

Easy, inexpensive, and sure to start the year of right.

Patient’s internet research is now more influential that referrals.

43% of survey respondents report reviewing online doctor ratings in the past year. 

Takeaways from a recent False Claims Act Settlement and a CMS Final Rule.

Refferals are no longer a primary, relaiable source for physician practices 

A look at the interconnectedness of reputation management, patient engagement and value-based care.

To paraphrase Abraham Maslow, once our basic needs are met, the most important thing to people is being valued.

Referrals are key to growing a medical practice and increasing revenue. Here are five ways a practice can build its referral network.

This month's coding questions look at the difference between a 99243 vs 99244 in a consulting capacity.

Value-based care is a scary prospect for many physicians. Here are seven reasons why they shouldn't be afraid.

The days of relying solely on word of mouth and referrals to grow your business are over. You must put yourself out there.

More insight and important takeaways for physicians with regards to the final rule around safe harbors for the Anti-Kickback Statute.

Approximately one in five people suffer from a mental illness in the U.S. It makes sense to address mental health issues in the primary-care setting.

A recent hearing by the Senate Finance Committee brought up the possibility the Stark Law could be revamped to something simpler.

Here are six ways that Dr. Rebecca Fox will market her new practice. She also shares tactics she won't be employing.

Your practice's physicians may hate filling out those conflict of interest questionnaires, but they are important in complying with the federal Stark Law.

With the drive to consolidate healthcare delivery, physicians are more often required to refer patients to in-network specialists.

Medical practices must make it a point to periodically review payer websites and make sure that their information is correct.

The ability of patients to evaluate physicians online is a reality that all doctors must face. So why don't you meet it head on?

Patients nowadays will most likely search for a new physician online. Here's how to make sure they find great results about you and your practice.

Becoming effective as a physician means connecting well with colleagues and patients. Here are three ways to strengthen relationships.

Physicians are now being reviewed online, like restaurants and hotels. What's the right way to react to this trend?

Long distances to drive and limited access to specialty care can make managing care transitions difficult. Technology can help.

As a specialist when you participate in a lunch and learn, remember, it's not so much about the lunch; it's more about relationships.

Our coding expert discusses copying the referring physician on consults; coding follow-up visits; and selecting medical complexity for high-toxicity meds.

If you are looking to exchange data with other providers, but don’t want to pay HIE fees, here are a few alternatives.

Your patients want convenience and ease of access but does telemedicine provide the all-important continuity of care?

Meaningful use and narrow networks are forcing small practices to rethink the way they refer patients. Two practices have gone digital.

A recent case alleges one lab paid physicians improper fees to use their services. Make sure the same isn't happening at your practice.