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.
If you suspect a breach, what should you do?
Notify the authorities and lock down devices.
What can be done to stop these attacks, especially if there is no funding for extra IT help?
A three-pronged strategy focused on people, process, and technology is vital.
The future of telehealth: When are regulations returning?
Joseph Kvedar, MD, president of the American Telemedicine Association, breaks down what physicians can expect for future telehealth payments and regulations.
How are hackers getting into healthcare systems?
Tried-and-true tactics are still working for cybercriminals.
Are individual doctors’ offices at risk more now than before?
Any office with patient records is a potential target.
Telehealth etiquette advice for physicians
In this installment of Five Minute Practice Fix, Neil Baum, MD, explains how physicians should handle telehealth appointments with patient in a courteous manner.
Who are these hackers and what are they after?
Each group has its own set of goals, but you have to defend against all of them.
Is there a particular size or type of healthcare target that is drawing the most attention from hackers?
Hackers will hit any vulnerable target.
Why has there been an increase in cyberattacks directed at healthcare institutions recently?
COVID has proven the perfect distraction for hackers to take advantage of overtaxed health care facilities.
Will independent practices survive COVID—and what can be done to help?
Primary care practices have been particularly vulnerable to the economic effects of COVID.
How will COVID change the practice of medicine long-term?
The lessons learned now will change how physicians approach patients and how doctors are trained.
How has the pandemic contributed to physician burnout?
Post-traumatic stress and anxiety are high, but there are resources out there to help physicians.
Telemedicine tips for senior patients
How can physicians help senior patients feel comfortable using telemedicine?
Are the advances in telehealth a positive outcome from COVID?
While many doctors have benefitted, there’s one key component that’s still missing.
The 2020 physician job market: What doctors need to know
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the physician job market.
