Step 1 in Preparing for Ebola: Remain Calm
I would be lying if I said I would not be scared if confronted with an Ebola patient, but that’s all the more reason to actively pitch in and prepare. Source: physicianspractice.com
Easing the Transition from RAPS to EDPS
A change by CMS to its claims submission process for Medicare Advantage affects both physicians and their practices. Here’s what you need to know. Source: physicianspractice.com
How Doctors Can Make Every Second of Free Time Count
For physicians who often work long hours, making the most of free time is important. Here are three of my tips. Source: physicianspractice.com
HIPAA Breaches Affect All Involved Parties
The confidentiality and integrity of protected health information should be a primary goal for all who handle it. Source: physicianspractice.com
Don't Blame Communication Restrictions on HIPAA
HIPAA is there for the protection of your patients, not to hinder communication or good customer service. Source: physicianspractice.com
Six Ways to Fix HHS, CMS, FDA, and Healthcare
John C. Goodman’s recent Forbes article provides just one example of how the federal government hurts, not helps. Here are six ways to fix that. Source: physicianspractice.com
Making an mHealth Connection to Patients
Patients have smartphones. Physicians have information about health and well-being. So logically, using mobile health technology can provide better connections. Source: physicianspractice.com
Finding the Right Staffing Mix for Your Practice
Practice employees are more than salaries. If you use them in the right places at the right time, they are revenue generators supporting your physicians. Source: physicianspractice.com
Participation in EHR Donation Program Requires Due Diligence
EHRs can be expensive for small practices. But a stipulation of the Stark Law allows a hospital to donate funds and partner with you for meaningful use. Source: physicianspractice.com
Medical Staff Accountability Will Improve Performance
Holding staff accountable is crucial to your practice’s success. Doing so will make sure that everyone is committed to both the practice and patients. Source: physicianspractice.com