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Physicians cannot control patients’ illicit opioid useDoctors risk being blamed for the unknown percentage of patients at risk of addiction and overdose, regardless of what we do, regardless of how prevalent abuse may be in a community.
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3 key money matters for new medical practicesMany physicians don’t know where to begin when starting their own practice. Finding and getting referred to the right professional team often is the best first step.
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Could your website be putting your medical license at risk?Failure to properly secure electronic Protected Health Information (PHI) can have drastic consequences.
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Here’s how physicians can combat patient gripesI was recently inspired by another article in Medical Economics, and curiously, have a solution for each legitimate gripe, based on decades of sorting through the combatants in this health-care disaster we’re engaged in on a daily basis.
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Don't implode EHR use, improve itHealthcare is not returning to paper, so rather than complain about the digital obstacles in their way, physicians should put that energy into meaningful change.
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Questions every physician should ask about their practice’s retirement planAs a physician, you’ve made a career out of improving the well-being of your patients. Make sure you’re setting your practice and yourself up with the tools needed to look after your own financial wellbeing.
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Physicians, patients truly benefit from new hypertension guidelinesDespite skepticism from some physician groups, updated blood pressure guidelines are good for patients and physicians.
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How urgent care relates to physicians practicesAn in-depth look into how these new care collaborators can complement, not compete, with your services.
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ACO Improvement Act aims to reduce barriers to better careA bill with bipartisan support in Congress would not only change how Medicare assigns patients to physicians in accountable care organizations (ACOs), but also help patients afford their care and foster use of telemedicine.
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Premium Content Preview | Case Study - Benefits of an EHR with Membership ManagementAfter using multiple EHRs, Dr. Dan Weeden saysPri-Med InLight EHR is like a “breath of fresh air.”
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King MU is dead. Long live King MIPS.Through their tears of grief and joy at the approaching death of MU, doctors and health system administrators wonder, “What’s next?”
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7 strategies to maintain a successful vaccine programA practice’s immunization program requires constant attention and oversight. Here are seven best practices to consider.
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7 strategies to maintain a successful vaccine programA practice’s immunization program requires constant attention and oversight. Here are seven best practices to consider.
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7 indicators to optimize your practice's revenueWithin many physicians practices, there is a relatively untapped resource for optimizing revenue-business operations data. There has never been a better time to dive into this type of data-it can show both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
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Physician investing tips in a time of crisisHow physicians at different stages of their career should approach their investments in the time of COVID-19.
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Exploring the link between atrial fibrillation and type 1 diabetesA recent study may be first of its kind to report association while also highlights an interesting gender difference in patients.
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How to use social media to promote your practiceSocial media is more powerful than you think. It has become increasingly common for patients to find their physicians online. Creating a positive online presence can be one of the easiest ways to market your practice and make a lasting impression on patients.
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Administrative costs are killing U.S. healthcareThe United States faces an unenviable paradox: the healthcare sector is an important source of job growth and economic output, but healthcare costs-now comprising nearly one fifth of economic output-are dramatically higher than those in other developed nations, and continue to rise.
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7 tips for deciding where to practice medicineIt is hard to overstate the importance of some decisions. In the life of a physician, the choice of where to practice certainly falls into that category. Here's how to make the best choice for you.
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Premium Content Preview | Financing Growth for Healthcare Businesses and PracticesDiscover the most popular finance options for hospitals and clinics. Learn four ways to overcome reimbursement challenges and improve cash flow, including factoring accounts receivable and borrowing from lenders.
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Demanding the end of ABIM recertification examsThe American Board of Internal Medicine is an organization tasked with protecting the public from dangerous internists. That is a noble goal, however, their methods are of dubious value.
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Improving quality and increasing star ratingsWhat you need to know to perform better on quality measures and get a higher rating.
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Physicians shouldn't fear death talk with patientsThe advance directive. The words instill a sense of foreboding, a finality not many are prepared to face.
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Tips for getting past technology glitchesSometimes the struggles are not with the workflow changes or patient engagement, but with the portal software itself.
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Top 10 tips to unlock telehealth’s potential in your practiceWith the advent of new technologies (particularly those enabling real-time video communication), telehealth is becoming an increasingly common means of providing healthcare services.
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Premium Content Preview | Understanding HIPAA: Background ChecksDo you know if employee background checks are required under HIPAA? The answer is revealed in this article that covers analyzing your risk, implementing your policy, monitoring and auditing as well as ongoing risk management.
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Insurance companies can be lousy advocatesA critique of the role of an insurance company, payer, exchange or entitlement program
