Practice Management

Patient satisfaction surveys consistently show that wait time is among patients' top complaints with their physicians. A recent analysis showed where states stand.

With the pressures on private practices continuing to grow, more physicians are considering selling to hospitals and healthcare systems. As with any decision, it pays to think things through.

Young physicians think the outlook for their profession is bleak, according to a recent survey by the Physicians Foundation, a nonprofit organization that advocates for doctors.

Six categories of waste account for about 20% of the nation's healthcare spending according to Donald Berwick, MD, former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Dual-energy x-ray absorpitometry to assess bone density isn't new. What is new is that advancing technology and falling costs make it feasible for more practices to offer the service, even with uncertainty about future reimbursement rates.

Planned Parenthood is suing to stop Texas from enforcing a new rule that excludes it from a Medicaid program.

Thinking about consolidating your student loan? Discover the advantages and disadvantages.

With more patients paying for service in cash, your practice could benefit from a cash management policy. See what you should keep in mind when setting one up.

Does your landlord want to raise the rent for your practice's office? Here are a few ways to get more out of the deal.

Wishing you could consolidate some of your medical school loans? The federal government is making it easier now than ever before.

The topic of raises will come up from time to time in your practice. Learn why you shouldn't just ignore or give in to requests.

Find out how you can easily document employment at a nonprofit to take advantage of a loan forgiveness program.

In a world where doctors must focus on revenue and the role of the primary care provider becomes confined, the author learns from her mentor that compassionate care still matters.

Is your practice having some collection issues? Discover why clearly explaining your policies early and often can make a difference.

Consumer Reports has published ratings of physician practices in Massachusetts. See what it takes to get to the top of the list before the survey comes to your state.

Healthcare spending is expected to grow at historically low rates next year, according to a new survey. Find out the reasons behind the trend, including the fastest-growing area of medical costs.

You can only call yourself board-eligible for a limited period of time now. Find out what the new rules are--and the penalties you'll incur if you don't follow them.

Six months ago, the Medical Economics EHR Best Practices Study launched, enrolling 32 physicians and 9 vendors. The most recent survey results show some surprising expenses you might not have thought about before.

Want to use some of your childrens' 529 funds to help fund your grandchildrens' 529 plans? Learn how you can.

Even in these difficult economic times, it can be hard to find good personnel. Find out how a thorough review of your practice's compensation plan can make hiring easier.

Frustrated by billing and collection issues in your practice? See how you can cut down on cash flow problems.

You already know patients have conflicting feelings about being told how to live healthier lives. Those same feelings apply to laws aimed at helping people make healthier choices.

Buying a practice is a big commitment. Find out what will happen if you take the plunge.

The number of physicians working part time has grown rapidly in recent years, according to a joint survey by the physician employment search firm Cejka Search and the American Medical Group Association (AMGA).

Medicare's idea that paying hospitals based on how they perform does not lead to fewer deaths, according to a new study, refuting a commonly held belief in the reimbursement industry.