Practice Management

Fewer physicians are juggling outpatient and inpatient duties, yet the care coordination and transition processes are under greater scrutiny than ever. Here’s how to make them work.

James L. Holly, MD describes how stayed ahead of the curve by transforming his group into a patient-centered medical home.

As major healthcare systems begin to offer patients virtual visits, they’re going to affect physicians, both employed and independent. So it’s time to sit up and take notice of what’s happening in the marketplace. Here’s what to expect and how telehealth may change your practice.

Answers to reader questions about coding with a new evaluation and management with modifier 25 and codes for 3D mammograms.

As more physicians consider whether transitioning to a patient-centered medical home model is right for their practice, experts weigh in on the benefits-and challenges-of making it official.

How to better manage-and get reimbursed-for treating cough, cold and flu patients.

With less than three months remaining until the conversion to the ICD-10 coding system, your planning should be well under way. Whether you are at the early stages or in the home stretch, here are some strategies to be prepared.

The Supreme Court's ruling doesn't necessarily mean that the Affordable Care Act remains as-is, according to our panel of healthcare experts.

New research suggests that patients with type 2 diabetes, but not obesity, may have a lower risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Study suggests safe, effective, non-surgical approaches to achieve major weight loss ideal for obese individuals with asthma.

Researchers encourage smoke-free rules in homes, private cars, and outdoor children's play areas to help prevent and reduce long-term burden of COPD

With demands of the ICD-10 crossover, Meaningful Use requirements and increasing financial stress on the private practice, the relationship with an EHR vendor can be complex one and so is the rationale for making a switch.

An exclusive Medical Economics poll finds that physicians are still experiencing considerable roadblocks in ICD-10 preparations

In a much-anticipated decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of King v. Burwell that tax subsidies for buying healthcare insurance made available through the law apply in all 50 states.

Prepare now to fight off lost revenue due to denied claims once ICD-10 becomes a reality with these three medical-billing best practices.

An overview of Alzheimer's disease and patient management tips for dealing with patients that have Alzheimer's disease

Medical Economics is proud to unveil the honorable mention entries in our 2015 Physician Writing Contest. We believe the essays exemplify what connecting with your patients is truly about, and demonstrate the levels of heart, determination, and empathy you strive to bring into every exam room, every day. Thanks for reading.

Some physicians are finding that running two separate practices-or a hybrid concierge practice that includes traditional fee-for-service-can be a smart economic model. Attracting patients willing to pay extra for conveniences or more extensive care can ease the financial strain of treating patients for whom third-party reimbursements are declining.

Mobile health (mHealth) is a confusing landscape, to be sure. IMS Health, which rates mHealth apps and provides a formal mechanism for app prescribing, estimates there are 63,000 health apps in the Apple and Google stores. The number and variety make it difficult for physicians to find and recommend the good ones. As a result, prescribing mHealth apps is new to most physicians.

The return of narrow networks has been blamed largely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But the trend, similar to health maintenance organizations, re-appeared before the creation of the ACA’s health insurance exchanges. Physicians must learn how to cope with this movement and decide when it makes financial sense to be included in narrow network plans.

Key coding considerations for managing patients with Alzheimer's disease

The obstacles facing practicing physicians are numerous, but can be overcome with the help of great ideas put into action effectively. In order to foster the sharing of new ideas among physicians, Medical Economics introduces Practice Innovators, an ongoing, periodic series spotlighting your colleagues who are breaking new ground in medical practice-and succeeding.

In this Practice Innovators profile, Medical Economics looks at how John Kulin, DO, makes customer service an important part of treating patients.

Some common misperceptions about the upcoming Oct. 1, 2015 coding set transition countered with facts from the experts.

Patients to assist insurer, association in creating program to ensure its relevancy and practicality for those with diabetes.