Expert Interviews

Practices need to follow CDC guidelines

Succeeding at telemedicine into the future requires selecting the right third-party vendor. Here are some tips.

Small groups will still be at a disadvantage with payers after COVID.

David Zetter, founder of Zetter HealthCare LLC, says that with careful preparation, practices can profit from telehealth after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.

David Zetter, founder of Zetter HealthCare LLC, says practices need to closely monitor their payers’ requirements for telehealth billing, because they are changing constantly.

Analyzing different ways practices can stay competitive, including hospital arrangements, private equity and forming a super group.

Drops in patient volume is just one factor hurting practices nationwide

Practices unable to survive financially due to the pandemic have simply been closing, rather than selling themselves to hospital systems.

A discussion on recent data updates from the REDUCE-IT trial, and their practical implications for physicians managing cardiovascular risk.

An expert physician discusses the role of agents that reduce triglyceride levels and the potential on cardiovascular risk.

Practices’ decisions on reopening depend on each practice’s circumstances and how many staff are willing to return.

Why physicians should consider a daily huddle to boost staff efficiency and hit practice goals.

More regulation may be needed to safely secure health care data.

A coding expert explains how evaluation and management (E/M) coding is changing next year, and answers your coding questions.

The seriousness of the situation will help determine whether you should give in and pay or not.

Sending text messages to your patients can be a helpful way to open communication lines.

Notify the authorities and lock down devices.

A three-pronged strategy focused on people, process, and technology is vital.

Joseph Kvedar, MD, president of the American Telemedicine Association, breaks down what physicians can expect for future telehealth payments and regulations.

Tried-and-true tactics are still working for cybercriminals.

Any office with patient records is a potential target.

In this installment of Five Minute Practice Fix, Neil Baum, MD, explains how physicians should handle telehealth appointments with patient in a courteous manner.

Each group has its own set of goals, but you have to defend against all of them.

Hackers will hit any vulnerable target.

COVID has proven the perfect distraction for hackers to take advantage of overtaxed health care facilities.

Primary care practices have been particularly vulnerable to the economic effects of COVID.

The lessons learned now will change how physicians approach patients and how doctors are trained.

Post-traumatic stress and anxiety are high, but there are resources out there to help physicians.

How can physicians help senior patients feel comfortable using telemedicine?

While many doctors have benefitted, there’s one key component that’s still missing.