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Sonia Talwar, MD

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The ABCs of better medical practice management

Physician practices are undergoing major structural and economical change due to shifting healthcare policies and demands, so it is important to address these changes head-on with the tools necessary to be successful


P.J. Cloud-Moulds

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10 metrics to help evaluate performance of your medical practice staff

Metrics to use to evaluate performance of your front office, back office and clinical staff employees.


John D. Sutton, MD

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An early death: Physician writing contest honorable mention

Medical Economics is proud to unveil the honorable mention entries in our 2015 Physician Writing Contest. We believe the essays exemplify what connecting with your patients is truly about, and demonstrate the levels of heart, determination, and empathy you strive to bring into every exam room, every day. Thanks for reading.


Melissa Young, MD

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Patients: Trust your doctor, not public figures

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee is not an expert on diabetes, but he's telling patients he is a better resource than their own physician.


Erica Sprey

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Code it right: Get paid the first time

How to avoid coding problems and ensure you earn what you're due


Keith L. Martin

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No matter the pressure applied, independent physicians will survive

To say it is not easy to be a physician today is a gross understatement.


Jennifer Bartunek, CPC

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Finding the right medical coder

A good coder is integral to a high-functioning medical practice. Here's what to look for, where to find the ideal candidate, and how to confirm credentials.


Valora Gurganious, MBA

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Starting an urgent care center

Is 2015 the year you decide to open an urgent care practice? If you are interested in urgent care medicine, you are not alone. Growth is expected to continue as patients seek immediate access to medical care and lower-cost alternatives to emergency department visits. Despite the rewards, urgent care medicine comes with risks-especially for physicians unprepared for the business demands of operating an urgent care center.


Dan Greenfield

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Starting an urgent care center

Is 2015 the year you decide to open an urgent care practice? If you are interested in urgent care medicine, you are not alone. Growth is expected to continue as patients seek immediate access to medical care and lower-cost alternatives to emergency department visits. Despite the rewards, urgent care medicine comes with risks-especially for physicians unprepared for the business demands of operating an urgent care center.


CareCloud

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Premium Content Preview | Physician sentiment starting to improve?

The Practice Profitability Index (PPI) provides an annual window into the issues affecting the financial and operational health of physician practices across the US. Reflecting input from more than 5,000 physicians, this third edition reveals how physicians expect practice profitability to trend in the year ahead, the top challenges they’re facing, and the key steps they're taking to shore up operations and boost financial results.


Kareo

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Premium Content Preview | How to Set Up Your Medical Practice's Facebook Account: A Step by Step Guide

Setting up social media accounts for your practice can be a simple, step-by-step process and a great place to start is Facebook. Think of Facebook as a channel to connect with your existing patients and even bring in new ones by offering helpful tips and insights into your practice. Follow these simple steps to get your Facebook page up and running and reap the rewards of this added connection to your patient community


Keith L. Martin

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Addressing social determinants ‘the right thing to do’

Internists urge focus on non-medical factors to truly drive patient improvement, promote health equity


MJ Bishop, MD

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An examination on the art of caring: Physician writing contest

Medical Economics is proud to unveil the honorable mention entries in our 2015 Physician Writing Contest. We believe the essays exemplify what connecting with your patients is truly about, and demonstrate the levels of heart, determination, and empathy you strive to bring into every exam room, every day. Thanks for reading.


Alex Tate

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3 medical billing strategies to counter ICD-10

Prepare now to fight off lost revenue due to denied claims once ICD-10 becomes a reality with these three medical-billing best practices.


Michael Thomas Beckham, MD

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Dealing with Mr. Smith: Advice on managing difficult patients

Medical Economics is proud to unveil the honorable mention entries in our 2015 Physician Writing Contest. We believe the essays exemplify what connecting with your patients is truly about, and demonstrate the levels of heart, determination, and empathy you strive to bring into every exam room, every day. Thanks for reading.


Michelle Cavanaugh, RN, CPC

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ICD-10's financial impact before and after Oct. 1

ICD-10 affects many areas of your practice but none as important as your bottom line. Here's what to expect prior to and after the Oct. 1 transition.


Donna M. Parker, MD

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Connecting care: The physician as a healer

Medical Economics is proud to unveil the honorable mention entries in our 2015 Physician Writing Contest. We believe the essays exemplify what connecting with your patients is truly about, and demonstrate the levels of heart, determination, and empathy you strive to bring into every exam room, every day. Thanks for reading.


Lyn Triffletti

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Safeguarding your medical practice from HIPAA violations

You may know about HIPAA, but what are you doing about it? Here's some insight and three key strategies to protect your practice from a violation.


Cerner

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Premium Content Preview | ICD 10 Conversion, Coding Confusion, and Solutions

A physician’s visit with a patient often centers on telling the patient’s story. Yet a physician’s revenue often centers upon properly documenting and coding that patient encounter.


Aine Cryts

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How to prevent malpractice lawsuits due to EHR errors

The rise of electronic health records that don’t always work well can lead to liability risks if managed incorrectly.


Felicia Ann Wagman, MD

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No balance without boundaries for physicians

2017 Physician Writing Contest: Honorable mention


Roger Wujek, MD

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The last lesson: Physician writing contest honorable mention

Medical Economics is proud to unveil the honorable mention entries in our 2015 Physician Writing Contest. We believe the essays exemplify what connecting with your patients is truly about, and demonstrate the levels of heart, determination, and empathy you strive to bring into every exam room, every day. Thanks for reading.



Elysha Fiabane

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One month countdown to ICD-10: Are you ready?

Working with your vendors and partners can help guarantee success in the ICD-10 transition. Here's advice on how to make the last month until ICD-10 count.


Chris Apostol, DO

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PCMHs put patients - and intelligent IT - at the center of care

Patient-centered medical homes can improve healthcare, but they depend on health IT solutions to make them a success.


Key Bank

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Premium Content Preview | Getting a Handle on Revenue Cycle Management

Every practice management system can produce reports, but are you utilizing those reports on a monthly basis? They are the key to your practice management numbers, but it’s amazing how many people I work with who do not know how to run reports


Bankers Healthcare Group

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Premium Content Preview | Capturing capital for yourself and your practice

You can maximize the benefits of your current position or make the transition into one of many profitable, fulfilling opportunities in healthcare.


Elizabeth Woodcock, MBA, FACMPE, CPC

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Healthcare financing is the next mortgage fiasco

Physicians face financial ruin if patients continue to access products they simply cannot afford.


Amazing Charts

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Premium Content Preview | EHR Usability: How to Recognize It and Where to Find It

In a 2014 JAMA survey, physicians reported an EHR-associated loss of 48 minutes of free time per clinic day. Similarly, an IDC Report published in 2013 found that the top reason for physician dissatisfaction with EHR software was lost productivity.


Quest Diagnostics

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Premium Content Preview | Medical Billing Services: Make the right decision for your practice.

The medical industry is growing more complex every day as insurance reimbursement rates decline, operating costs go up, and administrative challenges increase. From elaborate and confusing payment systems and intricate compliance requirements to IT-related issues like security and reliability, it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage the business of your practice without losing focus on what matters most – your patients.