A New Year Brings New Insurance Verifications
Mr. Smith has an appointment with your practice on Dec. 30, and a follow-up visit on Jan. 3. A month later, he receives a bill for the Jan. 3 appointment, but not the Dec. 30 visit. He calls your billing department and demands to speak with a supervisor: He wants her to explain why he […]
Higher Health Insurance Rates for Unhealthy Lifestyles?
At what point should an individual take responsibility for his health, and should there be a financial incentive/disincentive to influence that lifestyle? Source: physicianspractice.com
As Parents Age, Health Providers Face Unique Challenges
As a PA, I routinely help families cope with illness and debilitation of a loved one, but it is much harder to be objective with your own parent. Source: physicianspractice.com
Why I am Proud of Being a 'Generalist' Physician
I am a family doctor, always seeking out ways to see one more patient in the day, finding one more resource, helping one more patient through challenges. Source: physicianspractice.com
Why Doctors, Managers Should Rethink Their To-Do Lists
A too long to-do list can set up medical practice managers and physicians for failure. Here’s a healthier approach. Source: physicianspractice.com
December Marketing for Medical Practices
There are many ways to structure your December marketing efforts. Be creative and don’t forget to tailor your messages to your unique community of patients. Source: physicianspractice.com
Healthcare Savings: Dumb Luck vs. Progress
BCBS of Massachusetts’ quality and cost experiment touts spending reductions that insult physicians’ intelligence. Source: physicianspractice.com
HIPAA-Related Fines Climb to $6.8 and $32.5 Million
Federal HIPAA violations and state law causes of action are nothing to ignore. The penalties are substantial. Source: physicianspractice.com
Increase Net Income by Mitigating Resource Waste
Waste of supplies and time is the biggest threat to net income in any practice. Put your staff’s knowledge about how things really work to your advantage. Source: physicianspractice.com
When Your New Physician Is Underperforming
Let’s face it, medicine is a business. If your new physician isn’t productive, your practice will suffer. Here are some strategies to speed things up. Source: physicianspractice.com