The inevitability of change
Physicians in independent practice need to embrace change
The changing role of nurse practitioners
States have changed restrictions on nurse practitioners
How primary care delivery is evolving
Access points for primary care are rapidly increasing
Patient reviews: How to protect and enhance your online reputation
Tips to promote your online reputation through good patient reviews.
The future of fee-for-service medicine
Fee-for-service medicine will remain for many years to come.
The importance of a stable revenue cycle
Practices should guarantee as much revenue as possible upfront
The future of telemedicine and its reimbursement
Patient demand for telemedicine will remain after the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result more payers will reimburse for it
Tips for financial forecasting
Flexibility and the ability to adapt to unforeseen events are key to good financial forecasting
2020 flu season: Tips to prepare and boost patient immunization
This flu season, physicians must stress importance of vaccinations — and find creative ways to provide them.
Emergency financing sources for medical practices
Practices should take advantage of federal and state programs
Budgeting for medical practices
Practices need to regularly evaluate their revenue and expenses
How will physicians need to approach payer contracts to increase their chances of staying independent?
With the right infrastructure, they can make a case to payers that they are a valuable asset.
Overcoming patient concerns about in-person visits
David Zetter, founder of Zetter HealthCare LLC, says practices can ease patients’ safety concerns by informing them of all the safety measures the practice has put in place.
How to save independent medical practices
While independent medical practices face significant challenges, they are an important part of the health care market and need to be protected.
Ensuring patient and staff safety during the COVID-19 pandemic
Practices need to follow CDC guidelines
How to vet a telemedicine vendor
Succeeding at telemedicine into the future requires selecting the right third-party vendor. Here are some tips.
Do you see permanent changes that will make it difficult for physicians to remain independent?
Small groups will still be at a disadvantage with payers after COVID.
Telemedicine offers the potential for increasing revenue
David Zetter, founder of Zetter HealthCare LLC, says that with careful preparation, practices can profit from telehealth after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
The changing requirements for telehealth billing
David Zetter, founder of Zetter HealthCare LLC, says practices need to closely monitor their payers’ requirements for telehealth billing, because they are changing constantly.
Hospital, private equity or super group: Pros and cons of different practice arrangements
Analyzing different ways practices can stay competitive, including hospital arrangements, private equity and forming a super group.
How has the COVID pandemic made it more difficult for physicians to remain independent?
Drops in patient volume is just one factor hurting practices nationwide
Are more independent practices joining hospital systems due to the pandemic?
Practices unable to survive financially due to the pandemic have simply been closing, rather than selling themselves to hospital systems.
REDUCE-IT Trial Data Updates: Key Takeaways
A discussion on recent data updates from the REDUCE-IT trial, and their practical implications for physicians managing cardiovascular risk.
The Potential CV Impact of Triglyceride Level Reduction
An expert physician discusses the role of agents that reduce triglyceride levels and the potential on cardiovascular risk.
The current state of medical practices
Practices’ decisions on reopening depend on each practice’s circumstances and how many staff are willing to return.
The daily huddle: The best two minutes you can spend with your staff
Why physicians should consider a daily huddle to boost staff efficiency and hit practice goals.
What do you see for the future of cybersecurity in healthcare?
More regulation may be needed to safely secure health care data.
Major coding changes for 2021, explained
A coding expert explains how evaluation and management (E/M) coding is changing next year, and answers your coding questions.
For ransomware, if hackers already have your files, should you pay the ransom?
The seriousness of the situation will help determine whether you should give in and pay or not.
Tips for text messaging with your patients
Sending text messages to your patients can be a helpful way to open communication lines.
