Practice Management

Stark allows unrelated practices in the same building to share ancillaries. But you need to tread very carefully.

Tech Talk

Even the most basic Wi-Fi hardware gives you strong protection-as long as you turn it on.

A new reimbursement method based on case rates seeks to go where P4P hasn't.

After years of minimal results, stem cell research is forging ahead. "This is a new appetizer for what may be an excellent meal in years to come," said former AHA president Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, at a press briefing Tuesday morning. "Reports the past couple of years have been equivocal at best."

Our poll shows that physicians, like the general population, are deeply divided on the ethical implications of abortion.

Documentation, insurance, and compliance issues are keeping many doctors in the office longer.

A management services organization can take some hassles off your back, but there's a price. Make sure you know what you're getting into.

Malpractice Alert

What you can learn from three medical office emergencies.

Our roundtable panel of management consultants outline how neighboring physicians can join forces to cut costs and boost profits.

Our roundtable of experts pinpoint the key legal areas-besides malpractice-that are likely to land doctors in trouble next year.

Who's got your back, why you need them, and where to find them.

Personal Best

Technology Consult

Medical office staff should meet monthly and discuss medical errors as a team, said Corey Evans, MD, MPH, Director of Medical Education, St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida.

If you want to get paid for the care you provide, you can't afford to ignore these coding tips.

Insurers are finally reimbursing for e-mails with patients, but physicians are worried about losing office visits.

A comprehensive survey from two companies reveal the cream of the crop.

Find out which diagnosis code changes affect your practice.

Technology Consult

The insurance reimbursement situation, pay for performance, and expensive technology have made it harder than ever to choose the most appropriate ethical course.

Coding Consult

If your appointment book contains fewer and fewer names, it's time for a careful look at how your practice is being managed.

Special Report

A document management system can give you instant chart access and automate your office without changing the way you work.

Answers to your questions about...Storing patients' charts; Breaches by employees and others; Violations by business associates; Publicizing resolutions

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