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I'm finding that bank financing is a little tight right now. Can I borrow from my practice retirement plan?

I am a solo physician in private practice. Should I incorporate?

The AMA has implemented numerous changes to Category III codes, and some of them have transitioned to Level I CPT codes.

CMS has specific guidelines on how to meet the in-office ancillary exception if group practices have a formal arrangement to share office space.

A provider must render the service in order to bill for it; simply signing the chart is not providing the service.

The idea behind check-in kiosks is not only to increase the accuracy of patient records, but also to improve patient and staff satisfaction by decreasing tedious administrative tasks.

A physician's own ordeal revealed the challenges faced by others.

Patient care can be a wonderful thing, but it's not the only thing.

A physician shares an experience that tested the bounds of doctor-patient confidentiality.

Researchers from the University of Michigan Health System found a variety of costs and reimbursements for vaccines, with some practices considering dropping inoculations because of the financial strain.

Some pockets of the country are experiencing a drop in medical malpractice insurance liability rates, thanks to tort reform occurring in state legislatures.

Despite the proliferation of health-plan-sponsored online physician quality rating systems, two recent studies suggest few potential patients are checking the internet to choose their next doctor.

EHR certification, fun in medicine, noncompliant patients

Two of the nation's largest commercial health insurance organizations unveiled pledges to provide coverage for all Americans despite their pre-existing conditions - as long as all health plans comply with the mandate.

Medical Economics 2009 Doctors' Writing Contest is open for business.

Doctors who use electronic prescribing systems that feature formulary decision support help patients save on drug costs, according to a recent study.

Most patients still find their primary care doctors the old-fashioned way -- through word-of-mouth and physician referrals -- despite all the hype that online physician ratings have garnered in recent years, according to a study by a health policy research group.

Greenway Medical Systems earned two first-place awards for its electronic health records system for smaller practices from an independent health-care vendor research firm.

Hawaii's largest health insurer is the first commercial health insurer in the U.S. to offer American Well's online medical visit service to its members.

A California hospital system has implemented possibly the latest in patient identification and registration technology - a scanner that reads patients' palm vein patterns.

In a stomach-churning financial climate like this one, it's wise to take a bland approach to your financial diet.

Identifying and responding to financial abuse of your elderly patients

Physicians sometimes see reforms that lawmakers do not.

Are there any recommended guidelines for the number of support staff required for practices with multiple providers?

I'm interested in opening a side business as a clinical investigator. Do you have any suggestions on how I can get connected with the organizations that manage clinical trials or make my practice look more attractive to them?

My understanding of HIPAA is that we should not recopy records obtained from other providers. Can you clarify this?

What risks are involved in private physician offices providing care to their own employees? Is this a good idea for either the doctor or employee?

We recently tried to get bank financing for a new practice startup and were required to sign personal guarantees and pay substantial fees. Is this common?