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Renee Dowling, a billing and coding consultant answers your burning questions in this Q&A.

Sometimes the struggles are not with the workflow changes or patient engagement, but with the portal software itself.

When considering a practice merger or an opportunity to join a new group, keep a close eye on retirement accounts

When husband and wife Mark Christensen, MD, andHeidi Christensen, MD, decided to leave their practices in Redlands, California, for a smaller practice out of state, they knew it was going to get complicated.

Googling your name and finding a nasty review from a patient is likely a distressing experience if you’re a doctor. Experts shared some tips that physicians can use to own the online review process. Here are a few...

Social media is more powerful than you think. It has become increasingly common for patients to find their physicians online. Creating a positive online presence can be one of the easiest ways to market your practice and make a lasting impression on patients.

It’s been said that the current value-based reimbursement environment is akin to the wild wild West with lots of different models attracting all sorts of pioneers, tempting them to embrace risk and seek greener reimbursement pastures.

Collaborative aims to reduce metrics burden

Volatile financial markets can be unsettling, but it is important to realize that volatility itself should not cause a medical professional or anyone else to abandon a well-conceived financial plan.

Physicians and non-professional family caregivers are in it together. Both groups are aligned in the effort to provide high-quality, compassionate care to older adults. But too often the reality is we are not.

UC San Diego researchers are testing a new vaccine that they think could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

The CDC has updated its adult immunization schedule, with changes to pneumonia vaccine recommendations, as well as new options to fight MenB and HPV.

It is actually easy to become wealthy slowly. It is very hard or impossible to do so quickly by focusing on returns.

Tax season is inching closer-Here's everything what physicians should do to prepare.

In his debut blog, Ryan Gamlin writes why he thinks the increasing proportion of doctors in medical school today do not intend to treat patients as their primary career-or at all.

A new study indicates that infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) significantly increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease.

A new study finds that two nights of 10 hours of sleep can reduce the risk of diabetes in young, healthy males.

A U.K. study finds that incremental population-wide improvements in glycemic control for people with diabetes could result in large healthcare savings.

The use of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir successfully treated hepatitis C virus infection in 90% of advanced liver disease patients, a new study notes.

Private equity deals for physician-led practices continued to grow in 2015, and experts say the trend should seep into more types of practices as buyers look to roll them up through economies of scale. So how do these deals compare with selling to a hospital or large group, and what are the financial mine fields to avoid?

The flow of direct-to-consumer advertising for the latest wonder drugs is constant and seemingly endless. TV, Internet and print ads captivate consumers with tales of medicines that can solve their health issues and improve their lives. But opinions vary about whether DTC advertising is helpful or harmful, not only for patients but for physicians.

Coding and billing advice from the experts

In the process of buying or selling a practice, emotional issues can sometimes overwhelm financial ones. Fear of losing autonomy or worry over inevitable culture clashes often crowd out basic financial considerations, but it’s crucial not to overlook them.

Introducing new tools for the practice should also include addressing ways to maintain productivity.

Medical care in America is fragmented. Independent private practice means that every physician does his or her part in the care of patients. Other healthcare providers, such as physical therapists, do their part. All have their own medical records. All charge their fees. Somehow patients navigate their care among various providers.

Doctors are lazy. That’s a brazen, derogatory, declaration that contradicts the usual lofty public image of physicians.

It seems only yesterday that word of mouth was the primary means for the public to hear opinions about physicians. But today, patients and potential patients are more likely to obtain such information online.

The American Board of Internal Medicine is an organization tasked with protecting the public from dangerous internists. That is a noble goal, however, their methods are of dubious value.

In an effort to cut costs and improve care, some provider organizations are exploring a new twist on an old idea.