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The last lesson: Physician writing contest honorable mentionMedical Economics is proud to unveil the honorable mention entries in our 2015 Physician Writing Contest. We believe the essays exemplify what connecting with your patients is truly about, and demonstrate the levels of heart, determination, and empathy you strive to bring into every exam room, every day. Thanks for reading.
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One month countdown to ICD-10: Are you ready?Working with your vendors and partners can help guarantee success in the ICD-10 transition. Here's advice on how to make the last month until ICD-10 count.
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PCMHs put patients - and intelligent IT - at the center of carePatient-centered medical homes can improve healthcare, but they depend on health IT solutions to make them a success.
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Premium Content Preview | Getting a Handle on Revenue Cycle ManagementEvery practice management system can produce reports, but are you utilizing those reports on a monthly basis? They are the key to your practice management numbers, but it’s amazing how many people I work with who do not know how to run reports
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Premium Content Preview | Capturing capital for yourself and your practiceYou can maximize the benefits of your current position or make the transition into one of many profitable, fulfilling opportunities in healthcare.
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Healthcare financing is the next mortgage fiascoPhysicians face financial ruin if patients continue to access products they simply cannot afford.
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Premium Content Preview | EHR Usability: How to Recognize It and Where to Find ItIn a 2014 JAMA survey, physicians reported an EHR-associated loss of 48 minutes of free time per clinic day. Similarly, an IDC Report published in 2013 found that the top reason for physician dissatisfaction with EHR software was lost productivity.
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Premium Content Preview | Medical Billing Services: Make the right decision for your practice.The medical industry is growing more complex every day as insurance reimbursement rates decline, operating costs go up, and administrative challenges increase. From elaborate and confusing payment systems and intricate compliance requirements to IT-related issues like security and reliability, it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage the business of your practice without losing focus on what matters most – your patients.
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Prior authorization bill seeks to address ‘cumbersome’ processA bipartisan bill introduced in Congress in January could help improve patient care while saving doctors time by allowing for electronic prior authorizations of Medicare Part D prescriptions.
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The last words you should say to any patientMedical Economics is proud to unveil the honorable mention entries in our 2015 Physician Writing Contest. We believe the essays exemplify what connecting with your patients is truly about, and demonstrate the levels of heart, determination, and empathy you strive to bring into every exam room, every day. Thanks for reading.
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Crowds, angels, and VCs: A short primerWhat physicians need to know about different funding sources.
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Increasing patient portal use: Lessons from my practiceTim Dudley, MD describes how his patients use patient portals and how the lessons he's learn can apply to others.
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Physician-assisted suicide up for debateWhat role should physicians have in states where assisted suicide is allowed?
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CMS pay-for-performance measures flawedThis problem represents yet one more example of CMS’ ill-advised attempts to dictate what transpires in the course of the doctor-patient encounter.
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How physicians can combat criminal fraud investigationsAt 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.
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Medical marijuana: Legal considerations for physiciansThe 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.
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Keeping up with ICD-10 educationStaying up to speed with the ICD-10 coding system will take a little continuing education at your medical practice.
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How physicians can combat criminal fraud investigationsAt 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.
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Medical home pros and cons for small practicesThe hard work and cost of becoming a PCMH will benefit practices as they begin value-based pay.
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Easy tips for physicians to address negative online patient reviewsTips and strategies short of suing your patient for defamation
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Physicians have new tools for treating, monitoring diabetes2017 has seen two key advancements for diabetes patients, but affordability remains an issue.
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Legal and ethical considerations for managing your online reputationWith 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.
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It’s time to go bigger on health IT policyHealth 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.
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Increasing The Value of a Practice through Targeted Patient EngagementRead this whitepaper to learn about more effective strategies to increase patient engagement and add value to your practice.
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9 ways to trim your supply costsAre you feeling the pinch of reduced income and increased costs? Learn 9 ways to help cut your costs.
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Succeed in transitional and chronic careAcross the various models for shared-service delivery in chronic care, one theme that stands out is the huge benefits that home visits can bring.
