If you don't have these six items in your handbook, you are putting your practice at risk.
In smaller practices, the position of security officer is often filled by whoever appears to have the time to fill it.
To truly improve patient care and reduce costs, primary care is the best buy in healthcare. Here’s why.
At least 21 states now have passed or considered bills to protect physicians who choose not to fulfill American Board of Medical Specialties requirements for Maintenance of Certification
The policies, technology, security, and reimbursement guidelines a practice needs in place to make telemedicine work
Physicians owners must understand their motivations for selling and those of the potential purchaser for buying.
Health system executives will be focusing their attention on post-acute care networks over the next three years, according to Premier, Inc.’s spring 2016 Economic Outlook Survey.
Early screening for cancer is critical and PCPs play a major role in educating patients about regular screenings.
TSI recognizes that every situation and every client requires and deserves a unique solution to their individual problems. We don’t treat clients as one-size-fits-all, so why would we treat payers any differently? In “The Four Types of Payers”, we explore what defines each type of payer and what motivates them to pay, determining what approaches work best for each situation.
Yes, white women voted for Trump in large numbers as well, but, across the country, the Republican leadership primarily relies on the votes of white men. For now, this is the group that is most powerful when it steps up.
In addition to helping patients better manage chronic, difficult-to-treat conditions, mindfulness could help physicians manage job stress and burnout.
Running a physician practice is a lot different-and substantially more challenging-than it used to be.
Your primary care practice team may not be as efficient as it could be, particularly for patients with complex, chronic health needs
When it comes to getting sued for medical malpractice, it is unfortunately more a case of “when” than “if.”
Every day was met with new challenges, new policies, or denial of payment.
The physician field remains largely male despite equality in medical school numbers
Before physicians buy a revenue cycle management system they should do more than listen to a vendor’s sales pitch.
The COVID crisis has created uncertainty around malpractice coverage. Here are the answers to six common questions.
Physicians are some of the hardest working individuals in the country. Years of rigorous training culminate in long hours at the practice. Even physicians can overlook the importance of protecting their ability to earn a living. When something as trivial as a sprained wrist can prevent a doctor from completing their daily tasks, disability insurance becomes a real consideration.
Every device with a wireless internet connection can potentially be broken into, and studies show that 1 in 4 people has been hacked. Over the past few years, white hat hackers have breached a variety of medical devices, proving that a skilled hacker could gain access to medical equipment and wreak havoc from a remote location.
The market for telemedicine is big and growing, yet despite the growth in telemedicine, many physicians resist it.
Regardless of size or area of specialization, every healthcare practice today needs a medical practice management (PM) solution that delivers optimal results. The technology serves as the very lifeblood of the organization, facilitating interactions and transactions between patients and information. A next-generation solution helps ensure that all facets of the practice run like a well-oiled machine - streamlining workflow, improving information access, enhancing patient healthcare quality and driving better financial outcomes. Without the right solution, it becomes virtually impossible to run a modern-day practice in an efficient and effective manner, let alone maximize revenue and profitability in what may be a highly competitive environment that, increasingly, is also beset by regulatory controls.
There are more than 50 policies that medical practices may have to implement to comply with the Health Insurance Portabilityand Accountability Act (HIPAA), so it’s no wonder meeting these requirements may appear overwhelming, especially for smaller practices with limited time and resources.
The market for telemedicine is big and growing, yet despite the growth in telemedicine, many physicians resist it.
There are over 600 accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the United States-and half of them are physician-led.
Here are 10 methods to ensure your practice collects from patients with high-deductible health plans.
Nearly 40% of doctors in the U.S. are aged 50 or older, and one in four are 65 or older, according to the American Medical Association. For these baby boomers, retirement is a fast-approaching reality. As they ponder their next life phase, doctors who own private practices face several challenges unique to the profession.
Now that we’ve seen what’s in the Republican’s senate healthcare bill, it’s unlikely health insurers will reverse their business-driven decisions.