Practice Management

doc and partner hire a 3rd doc, who turns out not to be a good doc

Sixteen years after he adopted his bonus plan, the author declares it a success--for a reason he didn't envision.

Collective bargaining, lawsuits against HMOs, Tort Reform, health coverage, managed care, clinical guidelines, alternative medicine, looking aheadNovember.

Letters to the Editors

Physicians are holding the line on fee increases, but third parties are paying less than before, our latest survey shows.

That's the belief of dermatologist Andrew Hendricks, who blew the whistle on a giant lab. After several tense years, his lawsuit reaped $182 million for the Feds.

Legislation; Medicare; Fraud'N'Abuse

Practice Beat

That's the belief of dermatologist Andrew Hendricks, who blew the whistle on a giant lab. After several tense years, his lawsuit reaped $182 million for the Feds.

Now that our lawmakers are back from vacation, will they jump on the patient protection bill and the Medicare revisions? It's doubtful. Elections are only a year away.

IPAs, PHOs, and other doctor groups promise to help reduce the frustration of dealing with multiple health plans. Ask hard questions to make sure they can.

The author trusted his staff completely. That'swhy stealing $120,000 from him was so easy.

The author trusted his staff completely. That'swhy stealing $120,000 from him was so easy.

The author had an insurance mystery. His biller's solution? Elementary, dear Doctor.

The author had an insurance mystery. His biller's solution? Elementary, dear Doctor.

Founded on a dream in the 1930's, the Burns Clinic collapsed in a nightmare of the '90s, as the cozy collegiality of its physicians gave way to managed care anxiety and a me first attitude.

Tick, tick, tick. The 21st century arrives in only a few months. If your practice isn't ready, it may be time for damage control.

How triage nurse should handle emergencies; Your liability if a referral doctor goofs

Physicians who lose a power struggle with a big insurer may have to cut loose and hope for a soft landing.

A "my patient comes first" attitude may deny care to patients who need it more, these experts say.

Sweet managed care deals often sour. Here's how to detect and reject those that aren't in your best interests.