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Top 4 tips for succession planningWhile retirement or a reduced role in the practice might feel like a long way off, the reality is that positioning yourself and your practice for a smooth transition takes time and thoughtful planning.
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Get your estate planning done nowThere are plenty of reasons for people to get their estate planning done despite, or even because of, potential future changes from Congress.
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Despite White House shake-up, value-based pay is here to stayCommercial payers, large employers and leading provider systems across the nation have fully embraced this transformation and they will not simply revert back to the fee-for-service system of healthcare delivery and reimbursement.
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Top 8 worst administrative hassles according to physiciansPhysicians, especially primary care physicians (PCP), often bear the brunt of what many consider to be excessive regulatory requirements associated with patient care. Here are the most common administrative burdens, according to physicians.
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To increase access of palliative care, turn to primary careAmerica is facing an epidemic of chronic illness.
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Warning signs to look for to avoid practice embezzlementTheft and embezzlement is widespread, and it occurs more often in healthcare than in most other industries
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Here’s how to reduce healthcare costsThe recent White House-Congressional fiasco epitomizes the lack of basic understanding regarding healthcare and healthcare reform.
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Medical education debt implications of the PROSPER ActCongress is debating a plan that would have significant effects for a large majority of U.S. medical students.
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Patient engagement and diagnosis: bridging the communication gapEngaging patients and using plain language is one of the most effective ways to improve communication with patients, and therefore reduce the likelihood of malpractice incidents.
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Patient engagement and diagnosis: bridging the communication gapEngaging patients and using plain language is one of the most effective ways to improve communication with patients, and therefore reduce the likelihood of malpractice incidents.
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Why do we keep prescribing heroin to patients?Let us all remember when the pen hits the prescription pad to write for an opioid that heroin is an opioid, too.
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Slow and steady won't win MACRA race for physiciansThere are cogent reasons for healthcare professionals to amp up their participation in Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) as soon as possible
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Why physicians should become active on social mediaWith a unique voice, good content, patience and consistency, your practice’s social media accounts can become valuable assets.
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4 factors that affect your Medicare bond costHere are the top 4 ways in which you can influence your bond costs.
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How to measure up for value-based careUsing registry data to elevate benchmarking and performance
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New administration may mean new approach to HITExperts discuss how the federal government will approach technology during Trump presidency
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The myth of the ideal day for physiciansFor physicians, the myth of the ideal day is a reality.
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10 strategies to enrich physicians’ livesKahlil Gibran said, “Work is love made visible.” In our profession, work is, in fact, sacred. As we cannot give what we do not have, ensuring our needs are met in healthcare is not selfish. It is necessary.
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It’s time to champion healthcare price transparencyHow can we expect to control healthcare spending when the people providing and receiving the service have no information about costs until the bill or payment comes in?
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Physician-designed EHRs work better for doctorsAnyone can design their own EHR. You don't even have to be a programmer to get started. You just have to have ideas and know what you want. The building blocks are already there. There is no need to reinvent the wheel.
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How can physicians combat industry shortages and meet patient demands?In the next few years, a major shortage of primary care physicians will sweep across the United States. By 2025, the number of physicians needed will fall short by 46,000 to 90,000, according to a recent study from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
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Physicians should unite … to support Obamacare repealDespite your feelings on the Senate and House bills, now is the time for physicians to speak up and get involved.
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The opioid pain paradoxI was recently discussing the complexities of opioid management of chronic pain with a medical student, when I recalled the following story.
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4 ways to protect your practice from ransomware attacksAs ransomware attacks multiply, cybersecurity has become a top concern among healthcare professionals. What are the best ways to stop these attacks before they occur?
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How to decipher direct-to-consumer genetic testingDTC genetic testing may provide some relief for patients about their health risks, but more stress for physicians.
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Simple tips to rein in rising consumer collection costsHow to optimize the revenue cycle with comprehensive patient communication strategies
