Medical Economics TV

Data is the key to showing payers the value physicians bring to the table

Physicians in independent practice need to embrace change

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States have changed restrictions on nurse practitioners

Access points for primary care are rapidly increasing

Tips to promote your online reputation through good patient reviews.

Fee-for-service medicine will remain for many years to come.

Practices should guarantee as much revenue as possible upfront

Patient demand for telemedicine will remain after the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result more payers will reimburse for it

Flexibility and the ability to adapt to unforeseen events are key to good financial forecasting

Practices should take advantage of federal and state programs

Practices need to regularly evaluate their revenue and expenses

With the right infrastructure, they can make a case to payers that they are a valuable asset.

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.

While independent medical practices face significant challenges, they are an important part of the health care market and need to be protected.

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.

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.

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.