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Prior authorization bill seeks to address ‘cumbersome’ processA bipartisan bill introduced in Congress in January could help improve patient care while saving doctors time by allowing for electronic prior authorizations of Medicare Part D prescriptions.
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The last words you should say to any patientMedical 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.
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Crowds, angels, and VCs: A short primerWhat physicians need to know about different funding sources.
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Increasing patient portal use: Lessons from my practiceTim Dudley, MD describes how his patients use patient portals and how the lessons he's learn can apply to others.
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Physician-assisted suicide up for debateWhat role should physicians have in states where assisted suicide is allowed?
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CMS pay-for-performance measures flawedThis problem represents yet one more example of CMS’ ill-advised attempts to dictate what transpires in the course of the doctor-patient encounter.
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How physicians can combat criminal fraud investigationsAt a time when doctors face increased pressure from competition, reduced fee schedules, and greater scrutiny from insurance companies, a recent holding from the United States Supreme Court may provide creative arguments to stop-or at least slow-the continued trampling of physicians' rights in tandem civil-criminal fraud investigations.
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Medical marijuana: Legal considerations for physiciansThe medical profession is on the front lines of the medical marijuana battle. Yet the federal government still treats marijuana as a Schedule 1 controlled substance.
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Keeping up with ICD-10 educationStaying up to speed with the ICD-10 coding system will take a little continuing education at your medical practice.
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How physicians can combat criminal fraud investigationsAt a time when doctors face increased pressure from competition, reduced fee schedules, and greater scrutiny from insurance companies, a recent holding from the United States Supreme Court may provide creative arguments to stop-or at least slow-the continued trampling of physicians' rights in tandem civil-criminal fraud investigations.
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Medical home pros and cons for small practicesThe hard work and cost of becoming a PCMH will benefit practices as they begin value-based pay.
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Easy tips for physicians to address negative online patient reviewsTips and strategies short of suing your patient for defamation
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Physicians have new tools for treating, monitoring diabetes2017 has seen two key advancements for diabetes patients, but affordability remains an issue.
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Legal and ethical considerations for managing your online reputationWith statistics showing that patients are increasingly going online for healthcare information, managing a physician’s online reputation within the confines of the law and policies regulating professional behavior is becoming more important than ever.
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It’s time to go bigger on health IT policyHealth Innovation Alliance has a vision for a healthcare landscape in which technology and data are used to deliver meaningful value, allow for the seamless exchange of healthcare data, and keep consumers at the center of their care.
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Increasing The Value of a Practice through Targeted Patient EngagementRead this whitepaper to learn about more effective strategies to increase patient engagement and add value to your practice.
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9 ways to trim your supply costsAre you feeling the pinch of reduced income and increased costs? Learn 9 ways to help cut your costs.
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Succeed in transitional and chronic careAcross the various models for shared-service delivery in chronic care, one theme that stands out is the huge benefits that home visits can bring.
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Preparing your practice for ICD-10So you’ve decided to get your practice ready to use ICD-10-CM coding. Where do you begin? Our experts recommend these steps.
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New payment models should reward qualityThe author proposes a new way of paying for healthcare that keeps elements of the fee-for-service model but also takes outcomes into account.
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Genetic testing's brave new worldActress Angelina Jolie made headlines around the world last May when she wrote an op-ed in The New York Times describing how she elected to have a preventive double mastectomy based on the results of genetic tests. Her decision cast genetic and genomic testing into the spotlight, and widescale product development may soon fuel new patient inquiries-a lot of them.
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How to sell your medical practiceNot every practice has value, nor does every seller try to sell their practice properly.
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Is your portfolio worthy of Olympic gold?Just as athletes spend many years honing their skills to become Olympic caliber, building a profitable investment portfolio requires a great deal of time spent tracking market trends and researching stock performance.
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How one doctor battles opioid abuse in his practiceFinger-pointing won’t do anything to solve the problem
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10 Steps to a better practiceFocus on the simple things that can improve patient care and efficiency.
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Steps added to revenue cycle management due to Afforadable Care ActThe ACA also will be affecting your practice's revenue cycle management. See the advice that some experts offer.
