Practice Finance

While some claim it is unethical for physicians to go the direct-pay route, it actually provides better care to patients.

For the second year, Medical Economics has polled doctors to get to the heart of the payer-physician disconnect. 

How can payers improve their relationship with physicians? 

This special cereal helps doctors solve the ultimate code.

Experts say insurance companies sometimes underpay the contracted amount for a service or procedure-and practices often are unaware when it happens.

Physicians can be both firm and fair when employees need personal time away

Securing space to practice is a big decision. Make sure to weigh all the risks and benefits of both options first

Late appointment cancellations and missed appointments are common. Unfortunately, patient actions affect physicians and patients in multiple ways.

Physicians and patients must unite to accomplish real changes with payers and policymakers.

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Don’t take those malware warnings literally, as our latest Funny Bone cartoon points out.

Every practice should have these 9 elements as a part of their guidelines for meeting with industry reps.

Get the most out of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and others to truly benefit your practice’s bottom line and patient care.

From social media to good old fashioned brochures, it’s essential for primary care physicians to market themselves and their practices.

Looking to get the most from your online portal? Here are seven key features of the technology to better engage with patients.

Learn four key strategies to prepare for and leverage topped out measures to maximize reimbursement under CMS’s Quality Payment Program.

Physicians can best prepare for success by working with payers on the right parameters.

One physician discusses how greater collaboration and better communication could show promise in addressing the opioid crisis in Alaska.

Having health insurance does not guarantee access to primary care.

Not only is the IoT market expected to grow enormously, the cybersecurity threats in this new environment are poised to mushroom as well.

The costs of moving from one EHR to another can be significant-and usually much higher than most practices anticipate.

Massive deals, such as CVS’s pending purchase of Aetna, could exert increased pressure on small practices.

Know the four priority areas established by the government.

At its most recent annual meeting in New Orleans, the American College of Physicians (ACP) addressed numerous issues facing today’s internists. Here’s a recap of some of the topics discussed.

Practices can use video to appeal to patients looking for a new provider, engage existing patients on social media, and educate and entertain patients between visits.

Will government ‘solutions’ to the opioid crisis make it worse?

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