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The importance of hope and gratitudeAs we look over the horizon, we can’t see a logical endgame yet. We are frightened and don’t know what will come next.
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Transition to value can build greater trust among physicians and payersPhysicians and payers should seek to build relationships on three foundational factors: transparency, competence, and motive.
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Physician frustration can lead to a better treatment pathThe third-place winner of the 2018 Physician Writing Contest learned three key lessons in interacting with one of her patients, Rebekah.
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When a patient’s request is ‘pray with me’The second-place winner of the 2018 Physician Writing Contest reflects on various ways doctors can be present for their patients.
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The one question to get to the heart of a patient’s true concernThe first-place winner of the 2018 Physician Writing Contest urges her peers to look at the motivating fears behind patient visits for clarity.
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6 ways to put your patient portal to better useMake the most of your patient portal in the time of COVID-19.
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Opioid abuse: Understand guidelines to protect patients and your practiceKnow the four priority areas established by the government.
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Opioid abuse: Understand guidelines to protect patients and your practiceKnow the four priority areas established by the government.
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A comprehensive rep policy benefits all-especially patientsEvery practice should have these 9 elements as a part of their guidelines for meeting with industry reps.
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Understanding clinically integrated networksJoining forces with other physicians to thrive is necessary, and a clinically integrated network may be a route to consider
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Missed appointments and late arrivals: Who to bill and whenLate appointment cancellations and missed appointments are common. Unfortunately, patient actions affect physicians and patients in multiple ways.
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Missed appointments and late arrivals: Who to bill and whenLate appointment cancellations and missed appointments are common. Unfortunately, patient actions affect physicians and patients in multiple ways.
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‘Hey Alexa, are you HIPAA compliant?’While you may be tempted to bring your shiny new smart speaker to your office, you would be well advised to keep it at home until virtual assistance becomes well acquainted with HIPAA.
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In defense of the private practice of medicineIt’s time for physicians to re-read the Hippocratic Oath and Oath of Maimonides to ensure the future of medicine.
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Education is the key to stop opioid abuseFor the White House to meet its goals on stopping the nation’s opioid crisis, there are some practical steps to put in place first.
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Clinically integrated networks: Guidelines and common barriers for establishmentClinically integrated networks are an increasingly popular approach to delivering better healthcare at lower costs.
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Clinically integrated networks: Guidelines and common barriers for establishmentClinically integrated networks are an increasingly popular approach to delivering better healthcare at lower costs.
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Healthcare reform needs a dose of personal responsibilityAsking Americans to improve their health should not be too much to ask.
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3 financial metrics to drive better practice performanceThree simple indices and metrics are the key to higher medical practice performance.
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A health care price transparency revolution is at handPayers must make public the individual amounts their health plans pay providers across all types of services and locations, including hospitals, doctors’ offices, imaging centers, outpatient surgery centers and urgent care clinics.
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The patient safety side of improving patient accessAccess isn’t just a question of overcoming the hurdle of being seen by a provider, but being seen by someone with the level of expertise required for the best clinical outcome.
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Physicians, get your estate in order or the court will do it insteadGiven their salaries and chances of getting sued, physicians should strongly consider estate planning early in their careers.
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How physicians can untangle the web of relationships essential for value-based care successTransitioning from a fee-for-service billing model to value-based care that incorporates financial risk and rewards tied to the patient’s health outcome is not easy.
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Five ways physicians can build wealthPreserve earnings, bolster tax savings and better plan for the future.
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Direct primary care may be the link to the ‘fourth aim’ of healthcareA new study shows that DPC clinicians may have found the key to reducing burnout and returning a focus to patients.
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Direct primary care may be the link to the ‘fourth aim’ of healthcareA new study shows that DPC clinicians may have found the key to reducing burnout and returning a focus to patients.
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Arming doctors with evidence to achieve clinical and financial goalsBy empowering physicians with evidence-based guidelines, they are better-equipped to make clinical decisions that are cost-effective and drive high-quality outcomes.
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Artificial intelligence can alleviate revenue cycle management challengesWith constant changes in healthcare and how much patients are responsible to pay for their care, practices should turn to technology for assistance.
