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How Medicare coverage of genetic counseling could decrease care costs and improve qualityA new bill recently introduced to Congress would not only reduce barriers to genetic counseling for Medicare patients, but also could significantly decrease costs of caring for elderly and low-income patients.
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Becoming the ideal doctor: What do your patients really want?The important differentiating characteristics patients seek in a primary care physician may not be what you'd expect.
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How to express sympathy without receiving a malpractice lawsuitThe conundrum for physicians is how they can express their humanity in this situation without incurring the risk of the patient subsequently attempting to use the physician's statement as evidence of malpractice in a lawsuit.
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How physicians can stabilize revenuePhysician practices are facing confusion and frustration due to the shift to value-based care and the ever-rising cost of care. Physicians seeking to stabilize their revenue amidst this chaos typically find themselves facing several challenges.
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Everything doctors need to know about new payment review strategiesWhat to do if you receive an outlier coding notice
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This is why we need to accelerate value-based careMuch like the Accountable Care Act (ACA) debate in 2010, the current political debate over repealing and replacing the ACA is focused on coverage and cost.
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Can technology increase MACRA reimbursements?Technology can improve patient satisfaction, speed of treatment, and accuracy, which can positively impact patient outcomes.
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Will lack of reimbursement end the rise of telemedicine?Will telehealth’s proven success through the pandemic be enough to engrain it into the system?
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Consumer genomics: Next direction or next distraction?Patients are more interested in knowing their health risks than ever before.
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Physicians cannot control patients’ illicit opioid useDoctors risk being blamed for the unknown percentage of patients at risk of addiction and overdose, regardless of what we do, regardless of how prevalent abuse may be in a community.
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3 key money matters for new medical practicesMany physicians don’t know where to begin when starting their own practice. Finding and getting referred to the right professional team often is the best first step.
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Could your website be putting your medical license at risk?Failure to properly secure electronic Protected Health Information (PHI) can have drastic consequences.
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Here’s how physicians can combat patient gripesI was recently inspired by another article in Medical Economics, and curiously, have a solution for each legitimate gripe, based on decades of sorting through the combatants in this health-care disaster we’re engaged in on a daily basis.
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Don't implode EHR use, improve itHealthcare is not returning to paper, so rather than complain about the digital obstacles in their way, physicians should put that energy into meaningful change.
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Questions every physician should ask about their practice’s retirement planAs a physician, you’ve made a career out of improving the well-being of your patients. Make sure you’re setting your practice and yourself up with the tools needed to look after your own financial wellbeing.
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Physicians, patients truly benefit from new hypertension guidelinesDespite skepticism from some physician groups, updated blood pressure guidelines are good for patients and physicians.
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How urgent care relates to physicians practicesAn in-depth look into how these new care collaborators can complement, not compete, with your services.
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ACO Improvement Act aims to reduce barriers to better careA bill with bipartisan support in Congress would not only change how Medicare assigns patients to physicians in accountable care organizations (ACOs), but also help patients afford their care and foster use of telemedicine.
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Premium Content Preview | Case Study - Benefits of an EHR with Membership ManagementAfter using multiple EHRs, Dr. Dan Weeden saysPri-Med InLight EHR is like a “breath of fresh air.”
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King MU is dead. Long live King MIPS.Through their tears of grief and joy at the approaching death of MU, doctors and health system administrators wonder, “What’s next?”
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7 strategies to maintain a successful vaccine programA practice’s immunization program requires constant attention and oversight. Here are seven best practices to consider.
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7 strategies to maintain a successful vaccine programA practice’s immunization program requires constant attention and oversight. Here are seven best practices to consider.
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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.
