8 strategies to survive value-based reimbursement
Although some healthcare professionals may not welcome value-based reimbursement with open arms, they may to learn to love it later.
One size does not fit all in value-based reimbursement
For small or independent practices to thrive in this healthcare environment, a "big picture" view of value-based reimbursement really helps.
The growing financial impact of patient satisfaction
With more healthcare costs being shifted to consumers, they are expecting more from their providers.
Preventive and E/M coding: What diagnoses go where?
What diagnoses go where?
Your Voice: “Curing an American Sickness” great idea, but more is required
Best ways to boost practice performance
Starting out with clear priorities will help simplify process of finding the right plan, experts advise
Physicians deserve more recognition for their hard work and dedication
Medical Economics is announcing its first-ever “ChangeMakers in Medicine” award.
Here's how physicians can build the best care team
Practicing high-quality medicine requires collaboration and teamwork, but the first step is to build a talented staff
A physician’s solution to rising healthcare demands
Qualified medical assistants can help primary care practices become more efficient, reduce patient wait times and streamline patient processing, which ultimately increase patient satisfaction.
How to protect equipment from ransomware attacks
The devices that reveal the inner workings of the human body can also expose healthcare organizations to lethal attacks by hackers
The next wave of patient-centered health IT
Emerging technologies focus on more intuitive tools to assist physicians, improve care
It’s time to champion healthcare price transparency
How 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?
Judge says apologies can't be used in malpractice suits
The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that an apology by a medical provider that includes an admission of liability cannot be admitted as evidence in a civil lawsuit against the provider.
How physicians can respond to workplace sexism
Studies show that most women physicians-52% in one study and 75% in another-have been sexually harassed at some point in their career by patients.
Bundled pricing is the only true transparency in healthcare
Price transparency is the current and growing buzzword in healthcare.
Are physician incomes falling?
Physician incomes have been a topic of controversy for years, with physician compensation being criticized as one of the leading causes of high health care costs.
This is how CPC+ impacted my physician practice
The new model for primary care in America, has contributed to significant changes in the roles of our employees.
It's about time PCPs say enough is enough
It’s about time-time to recognize that primary care physicians (PCPs) need more time with their patients.
Physicians-not the government-should lead fight against opioid abuse
In the national opioid epidemic, there is plenty of finger pointing as to who deserves the most blame.
What is the difference between a detailed exam and an expanded problem-focused exam?
Coding insights.
What can physicians do to help curb the opioid crisis?
How physicians can help patients, community
A former opioid addict's story
Among the many reasons opioid addiction is so destructive is that it’s easy to begin taking the medications
Physician reaction mixed to medical malpractice bill
After years of trying, Republicans in Congress may finally be making headway about placing limits on noneconomic damages in some malpractice cases.
The opioid epidemic from law enforcement perspective
In his 14 years as a narcotics investigator, Sgt. Larry McLaughlin has seen a significant shift in patterns of drug use.
How to maintain a successful flu vaccination program
The beginning of a new flu season marks a time for primary care physicians to consider how to vaccinate patients without falling into costly pitfalls.
Evaluating the future of hospital acquisitions of private practices
Hospitals continually seek to broaden service lines and increase their market share by adding key private physician groups.
Warning signs to look for to avoid practice embezzlement
Theft and embezzlement is widespread, and it occurs more often in healthcare than in most other industries
5 ways building digital connections with patients makes for a healthier practice
The bottom line: if you’re not connecting with patients, and actively engaging with them, you’re going to have a harder time keeping your current patients-or attracting new ones.
How one doctor battles opioid abuse in his practice
Finger-pointing won’t do anything to solve the problem
Why are physicians holding off on retirement?
There was a time when doctors looked forward to retiring after a successful career, looking to vacation, play golf and spend more time with their families. But these days, it seems more physicians are halting retirement plans.
