Practice Management

A speech by President Bush has given new impetus to the move for malpractice reform. But will Congress buy the administration's pitch?

Forget the scare tactics. Here's how to get ready on your own, without spending a fortune.

Good dictation habits improve patient care, lower malpractice risk, and boost income.

Attorneys duped a court in a secret deal to tap a deep pocket in a malpractice trial. Arizona judges weren't amused.

Good Samaritan Laws, Managed Care, Medical Practice

Despite some tough challenges, the pharmaceutical industry still presents good investment opportunities.

Employees who break the rules, won't learn, or spread dissension don't belong in your practice. Here's how to cut them loose.

A handful of states have bucked the litigation trend. Tort reform is one reason. Demographics may be another.

Unless you choose your policy carefully, you could end up paying too much, or being left without coverage.

Getting the right employee mix isn't rocket science, but it's easy to make mistakes. Here's a guide to help you decide how much help you need and what kind.

The author says his group has been penalized for opening its doors to all patients.

An appeals court has made it harder for doctors in Texas to respond to inpatient emergencies, critics charge. Are they being alarmist?

When the author moved from a large group to a small one, he found that he had much to learn--and something to teach.

Explanations of benefits offer a wealth of information on payments and denials. Learn how to profit from them.

False positives can have devastating results. How can you protect your patients, and yourself, from an erroneous diagnosis?

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It only seems like it takes magic to code claims accurately. Here's how some practices teach their doctors to circle the right numbers.

Computerizing records allowed this group to boost productivity, avoid new hires, and increase collections.

Your cash flow depends on a staffer whose job consists of far more than getting the charges out the door.

Indemnity awards are up, especially for primary care cases. Here are the latest statistics--and what you can do to keep safe.

You'd better believe it--or be prepared to serve prison time, pay stiff fines, and be expelled from Medicare, as in this Florida case.

Does your office have a revolving door? Here's expert advice on stopping it.

A consultant urged the author to avoid doing anything he couldn't bill for. His response: Those encounters can be the most rewarding kind.

Code diagnoses and services on a PDA, and watch revenues soar.

Organized medicine is seeking a legislative solution to prevent a dramatic drop in reimbursement rates next year.