Practice Finance

Long wait times have a negative impact on patient satisfaction.

Running late with patients is a huge source of stress and anxiety -- here's how to fix the problem.

Physician interest in supplementary work outside of the primary practice setting is nothing new. But the industry of medicine is becoming increasingly regulated and constrained.

While more physicians are becoming employees, others who crave autonomy are going out on their own. Here’s how to succeed.

General tips for keeping your patients happy and your practice safe

Having capabilities is all well and good, but just because you are capable of doing something, does not mean you are going to be successful.

What doctors need to know about a single-payer system.

Know when to stop bringing work home from the office.

What you need to do for your practice to survive.

Which one of these mistakes are you making that's costing your practice time and money?

What you need to know to boost your profits.

What has to be documented to qualify for CCM?

Explaining what can and can't be done for an initial visit.

6 tips from a doctor who's been there

How transparent are your prices?

Where do hidden billing costs typically exist-and how can practice leaders more effectively rein them in? Here are four common blind spots?

Strategies worth considering to get the most from your team.

Physicians must change with it.

Reimbursements are shrinking, and shrinking, and shrinking...

Weigh in on the ongoing debate about the ownership of medical records. Who do you think should control them? 

How social issues affect outcomes, especially for patients with chronic conditions

Take a methodical approach to growth

The multidisciplinary nature of healthcare requires a team approach to effectively navigate risks and opportunities.

A slideshow with nine things physicians can do to make the prior authorization process easier.

Proactively managing risk and avoiding harm is almost always cheaper and more predictable than managing any actual crisis.

David B. Wright, MD, an internist from Memphis, tells Medical Economics about the benefits of running a direct pay practice, how it has improved his relationship with his patients, and their health outcomes.

Americans have seen their primary care physicians less and less- here's why.