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HIMSS: Online tool determines financial effect of ICD-10Wondering what effect the new coding system could have on your practice's bottom line? A professional organization introduces a handy tool for forecasting your finances.
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Federal government exemptions can save assetsSeveral tax exemptions are being reduced in 2013. See how you can save before the deadline.
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Q&A: How to cut compensation for a partner looking to reduce workloadWe have two cardiologists in our six-person practice, and they both want to cut back on their work schedules.
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What is a medical coding and billing audit?What is the purpose of an audit and how can that help our medical practice?
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Physicians can agree to disagree with patientsAlthough an informed and engaged patient usually is a good thing, these qualities sometimes can lead to disagreements, hurt feelings and interruptions in care.
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Maximizing charitable contributionsOne of the most significant deductions available to a taxpayer is for charitable contributions.
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Opportunities for graceOne physician hates the way she feels about herself when she has negative emotions about some of her patients.
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From the Expert: Will your investments weather a coming recession?Just as our climate has seasons, so does the US economy. Growth in consumer spending and production warms the economy, bringing with it sunny financial conditions that often last three to six years. But slowdowns-as measured by a shrinking gross domestic product-lead to chilling recessions.
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Viewpoint: Help your patients make a difference in their own livesBeginning this issue and continuing through November, Medical Economics will deliver "Cardiometabolic Disorders & Weight: Action for Outcomes," a series of in-depth coverage designed to help you manage your patients' disorders more effectively.
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Ask the right questions to hire the right physicianPreparation is the key to conducting successful interviews-and to hiring the ideal physician.
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Editorial: A welcome giftThe author describes feeling busy and bored - the perfect recipe for burnout - until a reacquaintance refreshes his perspective.
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How Much of Your Donation Reaches Those in Need?According to recent reports, Americans give almost $300 billion a year to charity. But how much of that reaches its intended destination? Here are a few common-sense tips for donating so that as much as possible goes to the intended cause.
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Should your primary care practice expand into urgent care?The number of urgent care centers in the United States is growing, and many physicians see expansion into urgent care services as an opportunity to grow their practices.
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A century of primary care transformationPrimary care medicine has undergone enormous changes in the past hundred years.
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Tax breaks for you in the federal bailoutThe government's relief package comes with considerable tax breaks for professionals.
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Medical Economics’ 100th anniversary issue wins award in business publication contestNeal Award is nation’s oldest prize for business-to-business content creators.
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The revenue cycle decisionEven the most experienced physicians and practice managers face a daunting dilemma on the financial front: Should they handle billing and collections internally or hand over these tasks to an external vendor? There are strategies that physicians can use to evaluate potential vendors and make the best decision for their practice.
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The ABCs of malpractice insuranceHere are answers to some basic questions about malpractice insurance.
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Don't wait to purchase long-term care insuranceLearn why waiting to start a long-term care insurance policy could end up costing you dearly.
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Use a residence trust to lower your estate taxesLooking to reduce taxes on your estate? Find out how a qualified personal residence trust can help.
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Ethical conflicts: Making care decisions when the right choice isn't clearWhat should a physician do when their ethical training conflicts with the circumstances or needs of a particular situation or patient?
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Exercise stress testing in the primary care officeExercise stress testing is helpful in evaluating chest pain in selected patients and is a cost-effective strategy for triaging patients with chest pain in the primary care setting.
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Q&A: When your adjustable-rate mortgage increasesI have an adjustable-rate mortgage that I've had no problem paying, but it's about to go up in a few months and I'm afraid it'll be too expensive. What can I do?
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The life and times of the country doctorA photo essay from 1948 captures the life of a small town country doctor in vivid detail.
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Looking for medical supplies on...eBayNo matter where you practice or how well your practice is run, physicians all have one thing in common: the rising cost of everything!
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Clinical Centers of Excellence: Cardiometabolic Disorders & WeightMore than two-thirds of U.S. adults and one-third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
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Things to consider before accepting a job offerGet your questions answered on coding and billing skills, as well as what to consider before taking the job.
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Leadership roles good experience for doctorsShort of running for political office, becoming a medical staff leader is the easiest and most effective way to make your mark. This will be especially important as hospital-based care grows in the future. Here's how to get started.
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Medical marijuana: A dangerous shamA physician who has seen firsthand the dangers of marijuana reflects on the growth of medicinal use of the drug and argues that it does far more harm than good.
