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Jason R. Finkelstein

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How physicians can combat criminal fraud investigations

At a time when doctors face increased pressure from competition, reduced fee schedules, and greater scrutiny from insurance companies, a recent holding from the United States Supreme Court may provide creative arguments to stop-or at least slow-the continued trampling of physicians' rights in tandem civil-criminal fraud investigations.


John Martin, JD

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Medical marijuana: Legal considerations for physicians

The medical profession is on the front lines of the medical marijuana battle. Yet the federal government still treats marijuana as a Schedule 1 controlled substance.


Avery Hurt

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Keeping up with ICD-10 education

Staying up to speed with the ICD-10 coding system will take a little continuing education at your medical practice.


Michael S. Weinstein

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How physicians can combat criminal fraud investigations

At a time when doctors face increased pressure from competition, reduced fee schedules, and greater scrutiny from insurance companies, a recent holding from the United States Supreme Court may provide creative arguments to stop-or at least slow-the continued trampling of physicians' rights in tandem civil-criminal fraud investigations.


Janet Colwell

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Medical home pros and cons for small practices

The hard work and cost of becoming a PCMH will benefit practices as they begin value-based pay.


Ike Devji, JD

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Tax planning tips for physicians

Navigating opportunities & landmines


Kevin G. Donoghue, JD

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Easy tips for physicians to address negative online patient reviews

Tips and strategies short of suing your patient for defamation


Leah Lawrence

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Physicians have new tools for treating, monitoring diabetes

2017 has seen two key advancements for diabetes patients, but affordability remains an issue.


Stacey P. Klein, JD

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Legal and ethical considerations for managing your online reputation

With statistics showing that patients are increasingly going online for healthcare information, managing a physician’s online reputation within the confines of the law and policies regulating professional behavior is becoming more important than ever.


Joel White

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It’s time to go bigger on health IT policy

Health Innovation Alliance has a vision for a healthcare landscape in which technology and data are used to deliver meaningful value, allow for the seamless exchange of healthcare data, and keep consumers at the center of their care.


ChartLogic

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Increasing The Value of a Practice through Targeted Patient Engagement

Read this whitepaper to learn about more effective strategies to increase patient engagement and add value to your practice.


Nancy Groves

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9 ways to trim your supply costs

Are you feeling the pinch of reduced income and increased costs? Learn 9 ways to help cut your costs.


Scott Baltic

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Succeed in transitional and chronic care

Across the various models for shared-service delivery in chronic care, one theme that stands out is the huge benefits that home visits can bring.


Maxine Lewis, CMM, CPC, CPC-I, CCS-P

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Preparing your practice for ICD-10

So you’ve decided to get your practice ready to use ICD-10-CM coding. Where do you begin? Our experts recommend these steps.


K. J. Lee, MD

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New payment models should reward quality

The author proposes a new way of paying for healthcare that keeps elements of the fee-for-service model but also takes outcomes into account.


Mark Crane

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Genetic testing's brave new world

Actress Angelina Jolie made headlines around the world last May when she wrote an op-ed in The New York Times describing how she elected to have a preventive double mastectomy based on the results of genetic tests. Her decision cast genetic and genomic testing into the spotlight, and widescale product development may soon fuel new patient inquiries-a lot of them.


Keith Borglum, CHBC

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How to sell your medical practice

Not every practice has value, nor does every seller try to sell their practice properly.


Roger S. Balser

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Is your portfolio worthy of Olympic gold?

Just as athletes spend many years honing their skills to become Olympic caliber, building a profitable investment portfolio requires a great deal of time spent tracking market trends and researching stock performance.


George G. Ellis Jr., MD, FACP

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How one doctor battles opioid abuse in his practice

Finger-pointing won’t do anything to solve the problem


Leigh Page

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10 Steps to a better practice

Focus on the simple things that can improve patient care and efficiency.


Andrea Downing Peck

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Steps added to revenue cycle management due to Afforadable Care Act

The ACA also will be affecting your practice's revenue cycle management. See the advice that some experts offer.


Ken Krizner

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Best practices in setting your own salary

How much should practice owners pay themselves? 


Brian S. Kern, JD

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Medical tourism liability may fall on domestic doctors

When a U.S. resident is sent abroad for treatment by a managed car company, does a patient have any available recourse if he or she is a victim of negligence?



Tracey Walker

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Dietary fiber may protect against development of asthma

Australian researchers found that eating a high-fiber diet during pregnancy may help protect the baby from developing asthma.


Frank Cohen, MPA

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Lines of credit: A tool to boost reserves and sustain cash flow at your practice

The revenue cycle model for a medical practice is more complex than many other businesses, and a line of credit can be a lifesaver for a practice dealing with operational disruptions.


Jeffrey M. Kagan, MD

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Kagan: Practice will get busier

Medical Economics editorial board member Jeffrey M. Kagan, MD, shares his opinion about the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act ruling.


James F. Sweeney

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Physician buy-in agreements

For a physician, a partner buy-in agreement is an admission to the ownership and management of the practice as well as a landmark in a medical career.


Jeffrey Bendix

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Minimizing COVID-19 exposures at medical practices: CDC recommendations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed recommendations for medical practices concerning the COVID-19 outbreak. 


Blythe Sanders Winchester, MD, MPH

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Viewpoint: How to handle a death in the family and keep going

No one educates young physicians on how to tell your own family that someone is dying or how to balance your grief and sadness with your family's request for medical knowledge.