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8 ways to drive down expenses at your medical practiceAs every medical practice knows, it can be hard to stay on top of ongoing expenses.
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3 ways to gain-not lose-efficiency with EHRsThree simple steps for physicians to reduce the time they spend using the EHR.
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Unexpected uses for AI: patient communicationsArtificial intelligence is not an innovation that we may see someday in the future. It’s here now
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As opioid crisis continues, providers must embrace ‘data utilization’With the right tools, partnerships, and commitment to collaboration, embracing “data utilization” will feel far less overwhelming, and providers will be positioned to enact tangible, positive changes.
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3 ways PCPs can foster behavioral health relationships and increase reimbursementPrimary care physicians (PCP) see patients for a wide variety of reasons, but according to a recent study, there’s one category that stands out above the rest-behavioral health.
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To curb opioid abuse, new technologies must be embracedThe opioid epidemic is exacting a lethal toll on the country. We must redouble and accelerate efforts to slow-and hopefully reverse-the current opioid epidemic.
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Are blockchain and AI the keys to unlocking interoperability in healthcare?EHRs were intended to be a way to better track health data for hospitals, payers and physicians. Although they have good intentions, they often end up causing more problems than they solve.
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Strengthening revenue cycle performanceAs practices face the daunting task of implementing the infrastructure needed to meet new value-based care objectives while simultaneously juggling business-as-usual, every minute and each investment matters.
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This is how not to do healthcareIt’s time for practical physicians and entrepreneurs to fight for real reform, with low cost direct care for relatively inexpensive outpatient care.
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The state of digital health: Key trends shaping 2025Digital health is no longer just a disruptor: it’s an integral part of the health care system
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The definitive guide to sustained patient engagementThe push for value-based healthcare-higher quality, better access, and lower cost-has opened up the door for technology to automate elements of care at a much lower cost.
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Why your practice should look beyond the 401(k)When saving for retirement, it's important to consider all available retirement savings plans and how each aligns with your job, lifestyle and vision for retirement. For physicians, that may mean looking beyond the standard 401(k) to another type of qualified retirement plan that offers more uniquely suited benefits., such as a cash balance plan.
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Medicine non-adherence can be solved at the point of prescribing - with the right techPatient challenges could be addressed at the time a provider writes a prescription - if providers and their staff are equipped with the right technology and information.
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Evolving your practice to meet quality-based reimbursementThere's no one-size-fit all solution, but there are common strategies practices can take to adapt to value-based programs.
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Improve your claim denial managementDenials continue to frustrate medical practices. That’s why focusing on the 90 percent that are avoidable is important. That’s where the hidden revenue lies.
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Get great online reviews without violating HIPAAPhysicians have a big challenge when it comes to managing online reviews: HIPAA. Although patients may say whatever they like, doctors are bound by HIPAA not to release certain information, and the lines can be blurry.
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Tips to retain clinical talent through high-performance teamsIn the complicated healthcare system in the U.S., one thing remains clear: retaining the clinical talent needed to deliver high-quality patient care is essential.
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Tips to retain clinical talent through high-performance teamsIn the complicated healthcare system in the U.S., one thing remains clear: retaining the clinical talent needed to deliver high-quality patient care is essential.
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How I learned to love my EHR and spend more time with patientsOne of my favorite consultants is an orthopedist. His reports consist of five lines or less.
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5 mistakes doctors make that can cause big problemsPoor cash controls are still one of the most common risks we discover during our consultations.
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Should patients be allowed to record their doctors?Smartphones are transforming professional conversations.
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Borrowing from the theater to aid your practice's patient relationsI’ve never acted but I enjoy the theater, and so in order to make each second with my obstetrics patients count, I’ve come to think of them as patrons at a show watching a short play.
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Floridas suicide ruling puts physicians at riskDecision could hold doctors liable for something they have little control over
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Understanding the need for long-term disability insuranceSecuring LTD coverage can be complicated, confusing and expensive. But insurance experts, advisers and physicians who’ve suffered injury or illness all agree: Doctors need it.
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Physicians Taking Back Medicine: Is there an emergency physician in the house?Too many emergency departments in U.S. hospitals don’t offer 24/7 physician coverage.
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Here is the key to maintain a thriving practiceHealthcare is unique in the limits physicians have to predict practice revenue from a variety of payer models.
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How will health IT trends evolve in 2017?Waves of predictions about the health IT industry roll in at the end of every year. But how accurate were they in 2016?
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4 reasons to consider automated patient paymentsWith no sign of slowing, it’s essential for practices to develop strong, automated patient payment strategies to stay financially healthy.
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Unlocking audit-proof revenue: Insider secrets for E&M excellenceMike Enos, CPC, CPMA, CEMC, shared his perspectives and tips to avoid coding and documentation audits and help practices get reimbursed for what they earned.
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A shot of adrenaline for your retirement savingsPhysicians who want to adequately fund their retirement must consider a cash balance plan.
