Practice Management

The group of U.S. Senators say the schedule for demonstrating Meaningful Use 2 is too aggressive and practices who are not ready should receive a one-year extension.

Last minute polls about the opening of the healthcare exchanges show that the public is still confused by mixed messages about the ACA.

With all of the changes facing healthcare, including the increased bureaucracy and frustration, buying a medical practice may seem like more trouble than it’s worth. However, many experts agree that now is a good time to consider buying.

Keeping your staff happy while pushing them to be better takes time and work outside of your busy schedule. By properly training and incentivizing your staff, you will see a return in better performance.

Primary care physicians (PCPs) often think of themselves as being on the front lines of the battle to keep Americans healthy, and nowhere is that more true than in combatting smoking and other forms of tobacco use.

Very few things will frustrate a medical practice owner or administrator more than the sight of outside vendors blaming each other for a technical problem the practice is experiencing.

There are multiple considerations when it comes to considering “incident to” billing by NPs and PAs, including using a physician’s PIN, direct physician supervision, exceptions to direct supervision, and drawbacks to using this billing method.

Healthcare providers and payers are experimenting with a variety of new payment methods aimed at improving patient outcomes while lowering costs.

A reader complains that the reimbursement process has become overly complex and burdensome for providers.

A reader says the maintenance of certification process has not been shown to improve the quality of care doctors provide.

Here's what you need to know about safeguarding your patients' health information under the new rules.

The Food and Drug Administration has announced that it will start regulating medical apps that physicians may be using to help with diagnostics and patient care.

If you’ve interviewed for a position, sending the employer a simple thank you note can sent you apart from the other candidates.

Recent reports claiming that physicians are moving swiftly away from private practices into hospital employment are exaggerated, according to a report released by the American Medical Association (AMA).

The world’s top two technology companies recently made big moves in healthcare technology that will make it easier for people to monitor fitness and chronic conditions, and perhaps live longer.

In many career fields, finding a job is an independent activity that can be done online. But for physicians, it can be a much longer and more in-depth process that often requires the help of a professional, such as a career development coach.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a new online source of information about patients' rights to withhold or allow their health information to be exchanged electronically with other providers.

With heavy patient loads and uncertainty surrounding health reform, it’s not surprising that many physicians occasionally feel overwhelmed or burnout. But for those looking to make a radical career change away from primary care, Physician Executive Coach Ashley Wendel, MA, CMC, PDC, says they should first consider their options.

More than 70% of primary care visits are related to psychosocial issues, including anxiety and depression. Although few primary care physicians currently have the resources to help patients address those issues, a new program may show that investing in those services is worthwhile both for the provider and the patient.

Primary care medical practices are being urged to adopt "patient-centric" practice models, which in turn requires a team-based, proactive approach to delivering patient care.

A reader tells fellow physicians they must learn to adapt to the new healthcare delivery environment.

A reader writes that defensive medicine now is included in the training doctors receive and is considered the standard of practice, making it difficult to eliminate from the culture of medicine.

A reader writes that the American Board of Medical Specialties is anti-competitive and wields too much power over the medical profession.

Should you offer financing of your medical services to your patients? Keep in mind that medical bills are reportedly the number one reason for personal bankruptcies in the United States.

Many of our patients seem to be gaining weight, and we are seeing more cases of obesity. Our physician is already spending time discussing risk factors with patients. Is there reimbursement specifically for weight management counseling?