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Here are six ways you can maximize your time and improve practice performance.

Coding questions? We've got the answers

The Affordable Care Act added a new Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. Contrary to patient and physician expectations, it is not a physical exam.

This physician wants to know if he can bill for infusion services in an outpatient setting.

Are you nearing contract negotiation time? Make sure you understand what you’re reading before you sign. Here’s a detailed analysis of what should and shouldn’t be in your next binding agreement.

A little preparation and communication can go a long way toward a smooth-running practice

This physicians wonders why he doesn't get paid for performing a pulse ox.

This physician is billing for blood draws in the hospital outpatient setting.

Medical coding guidance on prevention planning; the ICD-10 transition; ABN advice; and more.

What should you do when RVUs don't paint a true picture?

According to our 2010 Physician Compensation Survey, group size can be a big factor in how much you earn. Find out how your income stacks up to that of your peers.

Thinking of selling your practice and getting a job with a hospital? Here's some advice for doing it right from experts who negotiate the deals.

In this issue, a question that asks how many new codes are in the ICD-10 code set.

Here’s how to use these code add-ons correctly to help you get paid what you deserve

One of the thorniest coding questions is: Can a physician bill for family meetings when the patient is not present? If so, who gets the bill ?

Even if you choose not to implement a full EHR right now, you can take a big step toward digitizing your practice.

Advance preparation is your key to successfully managing the ICD-10 conversion. Here’s what your practice needs to know and do to get ready.

Maryland, Massachusetts, and Minnesota are putting extra pressure on physicians to adopt EHRs. Now it's time to see if other states follow.

Base your fee schedule on the Relative Value Unit (RVU) scale. We'll show you how -- and help you with the math.

Primary-care doc and long-time EHR user Robert Lamberts outlines common EHR implementation mistakes and offers tips for success.

Billing for hospitalists; smoking cessation documentation; patients’ paperwork; group visit codes.

At least once a week I hear clients complain about difficulties they are having organizing simple work flow processes.

Billing massage chair use; using the AI modifier; getting paid for pulse ox.

EHR implementation in a private practice setting can be difficult. However, careful planning will set you firmly on the right path. First off, be wary of these common mistakes.

Billing for vitals recordings; discharge summary on a deceased patient; a wasted controlled substance.

Insidious software and hidden viruses living in your computers could be threatening confidential records and practice productivity. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Economic woes continue to pinch practices, and that sometimes leads to hard staffing decisions. Here’s how to handle your staff with care when payroll goes under the knife.

A lingering recession and declining reimbursement make for stormy weather for practices. Check out our suggestions for how to stay dry - and in the black.

Social networking is all the rage, but be wary if your staff are posting updates to Facebook. Setting a few ground rules can help avoid damage to your practice.

Have you heard about that “free” electronic medical records system that your local hospital, vendor, or the government is offering? Sounds good, right? But be careful. While there are ways to get EMR software for little or no cost, there are still expenses (and sometimes other strings) attached.