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7 indicators to optimize your practice's revenueWithin many physicians practices, there is a relatively untapped resource for optimizing revenue-business operations data. There has never been a better time to dive into this type of data-it can show both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
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Physician investing tips in a time of crisisHow physicians at different stages of their career should approach their investments in the time of COVID-19.
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Exploring the link between atrial fibrillation and type 1 diabetesA recent study may be first of its kind to report association while also highlights an interesting gender difference in patients.
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How to use social media to promote your practiceSocial 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.
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Administrative costs are killing U.S. healthcareThe United States faces an unenviable paradox: the healthcare sector is an important source of job growth and economic output, but healthcare costs-now comprising nearly one fifth of economic output-are dramatically higher than those in other developed nations, and continue to rise.
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7 tips for deciding where to practice medicineIt is hard to overstate the importance of some decisions. In the life of a physician, the choice of where to practice certainly falls into that category. Here's how to make the best choice for you.
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Premium Content Preview | Financing Growth for Healthcare Businesses and PracticesDiscover the most popular finance options for hospitals and clinics. Learn four ways to overcome reimbursement challenges and improve cash flow, including factoring accounts receivable and borrowing from lenders.
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Demanding the end of ABIM recertification examsThe 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.
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Improving quality and increasing star ratingsWhat you need to know to perform better on quality measures and get a higher rating.
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Physicians shouldn't fear death talk with patientsThe advance directive. The words instill a sense of foreboding, a finality not many are prepared to face.
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Tips for getting past technology glitchesSometimes the struggles are not with the workflow changes or patient engagement, but with the portal software itself.
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Top 10 tips to unlock telehealth’s potential in your practiceWith the advent of new technologies (particularly those enabling real-time video communication), telehealth is becoming an increasingly common means of providing healthcare services.
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Premium Content Preview | Understanding HIPAA: Background ChecksDo you know if employee background checks are required under HIPAA? The answer is revealed in this article that covers analyzing your risk, implementing your policy, monitoring and auditing as well as ongoing risk management.
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Insurance companies can be lousy advocatesA critique of the role of an insurance company, payer, exchange or entitlement program
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What you must have in your employee handbookIf you don't have these six items in your handbook, you are putting your practice at risk.
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How to choose your HIPAA security officerIn smaller practices, the position of security officer is often filled by whoever appears to have the time to fill it.
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Delivering value in healthcare starts with increased primary care investmentTo truly improve patient care and reduce costs, primary care is the best buy in healthcare. Here’s why.
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MOC-limiting laws spreading to additional statesAt least 21 states now have passed or considered bills to protect physicians who choose not to fulfill American Board of Medical Specialties requirements for Maintenance of Certification
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DIY TelemedicineThe policies, technology, security, and reimbursement guidelines a practice needs in place to make telemedicine work
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Key considerations before selling your practice to a private equity firmPhysicians owners must understand their motivations for selling and those of the potential purchaser for buying.
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Post-acute care networks grow amid concerns from independent doctorsHealth system executives will be focusing their attention on post-acute care networks over the next three years, according to Premier, Inc.’s spring 2016 Economic Outlook Survey.
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What’s happening with physician malpractice insurance rates?Malpractice insurance rates for physicians can vary widely based on a number of influences, including specialty, location and claims history. Therefore, it’s challenging to provide a definitive answer regarding whether rates are rising, falling or staying the same.
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Premium Content Preview | The Four Types of PayersTSI recognizes that every situation and every client requires and deserves a unique solution to their individual problems. We don’t treat clients as one-size-fits-all, so why would we treat payers any differently? In “The Four Types of Payers”, we explore what defines each type of payer and what motivates them to pay, determining what approaches work best for each situation.
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White men need to do their part and make healthcare safe againYes, white women voted for Trump in large numbers as well, but, across the country, the Republican leadership primarily relies on the votes of white men. For now, this is the group that is most powerful when it steps up.
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What can mindfulness offer to you and your patients?In addition to helping patients better manage chronic, difficult-to-treat conditions, mindfulness could help physicians manage job stress and burnout.
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Is outsourcing the key to solving physician burnout?Running a physician practice is a lot different-and substantially more challenging-than it used to be.
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Strategies for making primary care practices more efficientYour primary care practice team may not be as efficient as it could be, particularly for patients with complex, chronic health needs
