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Balancing Business with Patient Care in Private Practices
Balancing Business with Patient Care in Private Practices January 08, 2016 Running a successful medical practice is more than taking care of patients. And while most doctors would prefer to just focus on medicine and …
Why an EMR Shouldn't Be "Out of the Box"
Why an EMR Shouldn't Be "Out of the Box" January 07, 2016 In a perfect world, every EMR would be easy to use and simple to implement right out of the box. You wouldn't need to close your practice for a few …
5 Ways to Support Your Patients With Chronic Health Conditions
5 Ways to Support Your Patients With Chronic Health Conditions January 06, 2016 Though they can happen at any age, single and multiple chronic health conditions are more common in older patients, and managing them effectively …
Should Your Practice Charge No Show Fees?
Should Your Practice Charge No Show Fees? January 04, 2016 The estimated no-show rate for medical practices is around 18%. That may not sound bad, but if you consider each missed visit prevents your practice …
New Database Lets Consumers Search for Provider HIPAA Violations
New Database Lets Consumers Search for Provider HIPAA Violations December 31, 2015 ProPublica has created and launched a new database, called HIPAA Helper, which allows consumers to search for privacy violations by health care …
6 New Medicare Codes Primary Care Doctors Can Use to Increase Payments
6 New Medicare Codes Primary Care Doctors Can Use to Increase Payments December 30, 2015 What if we told you there was a way to potentially earn tens of thousands of dollars more from Medicare all while improving patient care? It isn't …
10 Reasons a Physician Should Seek an MBA
10 Reasons a Physician Should Seek an MBA December 29, 2015 More doctors are pursuing the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree on top of their medical qualifications. Should you? It can be a wise …
Minimizing Malpractice Risks During Flu Season
Minimizing Malpractice Risks During Flu Season December 27, 2015 The 2015-2016 flu season is here, and that means medical practices must be able to handle an influx of people who want to be vaccinated, as well as a …

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