Practice Finance

Physicians can best prepare for success by working with payers on the right parameters.

One physician discusses how greater collaboration and better communication could show promise in addressing the opioid crisis in Alaska.

Having health insurance does not guarantee access to primary care.

Not only is the IoT market expected to grow enormously, the cybersecurity threats in this new environment are poised to mushroom as well.

The costs of moving from one EHR to another can be significant-and usually much higher than most practices anticipate.

Massive deals, such as CVS’s pending purchase of Aetna, could exert increased pressure on small practices.

Know the four priority areas established by the government.

At its most recent annual meeting in New Orleans, the American College of Physicians (ACP) addressed numerous issues facing today’s internists. Here’s a recap of some of the topics discussed.

Practices can use video to appeal to patients looking for a new provider, engage existing patients on social media, and educate and entertain patients between visits.

Will government ‘solutions’ to the opioid crisis make it worse?

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Physicians are used to fighting for the right treatment for their patients.

Presenting price estimates can provide practices with an opportunity for greater outreach to current and potential patients.

Physicians should put policies in place to deal with increasing cash-pay patients

In a practice acquisition, don’t let billing practices fall through the cracks.

Avoid denials by using these checklists for seven key primary care disease states.

Physicians in practice for many years often find a comfort level with how they run their practice on a day-to-day basis.

Three simple steps for physicians to reduce the time they spend using the EHR.

Don’t let inaction on your part result in lost Medicare revenue. Know the major changes in the MIPS program for 2018.

Commercial payers don’t automatically reward physicians for being loyal members of their networks.

A matter-of-fact approach works best to discuss the often-uncomfortable topic for patients and physicians.

Manage patient payments effectively to not damage your practice’s revenue stream.

When a security breach occurs, reporting it is essential. But what happens when that breach occurs within your business partner’s system rather than your own?

While these aren’t new services, there are new codes for 2018 with more detailed information on their use.

Physician-owned hospitals have strengths that are especially relevant during an age of value-based care and comparison healthcare shopping