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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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Find your freedom: Practical strategies for physicians returning to independent practiceA look at how to make the transition
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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
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5 strategies to reduce malpractice lawsuit threatsWhen it comes to getting sued for medical malpractice, it is unfortunately more a case of “when” than “if.”
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Physician burnout led to my retirementEvery day was met with new challenges, new policies, or denial of payment.
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Why are women leaving medicine?The physician field remains largely male despite equality in medical school numbers
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Physicians need to be vigilant when choosing RCM solutionsBefore physicians buy a revenue cycle management system they should do more than listen to a vendor’s sales pitch.
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Six common pandemic-related malpractice insurance questionsThe COVID crisis has created uncertainty around malpractice coverage. Here are the answers to six common questions.
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How to choose the best physician disability insurance policyPhysicians are some of the hardest working individuals in the country. Years of rigorous training culminate in long hours at the practice. Even physicians can overlook the importance of protecting their ability to earn a living. When something as trivial as a sprained wrist can prevent a doctor from completing their daily tasks, disability insurance becomes a real consideration.
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Top 6 ways to protect medical devices from hackersEvery device with a wireless internet connection can potentially be broken into, and studies show that 1 in 4 people has been hacked. Over the past few years, white hat hackers have breached a variety of medical devices, proving that a skilled hacker could gain access to medical equipment and wreak havoc from a remote location.
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7 telemedicine myths debunkedThe market for telemedicine is big and growing, yet despite the growth in telemedicine, many physicians resist it.
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Premium Content Preview | The 2016 Smart Decision Guide to Medical Practice Management SolutionsRegardless of size or area of specialization, every healthcare practice today needs a medical practice management (PM) solution that delivers optimal results. The technology serves as the very lifeblood of the organization, facilitating interactions and transactions between patients and information. A next-generation solution helps ensure that all facets of the practice run like a well-oiled machine - streamlining workflow, improving information access, enhancing patient healthcare quality and driving better financial outcomes. Without the right solution, it becomes virtually impossible to run a modern-day practice in an efficient and effective manner, let alone maximize revenue and profitability in what may be a highly competitive environment that, increasingly, is also beset by regulatory controls.
