Commercial Payers Aggressively Pursue Financial Arrangements
A recent case shows physicians that while commercial payers don ' t have badges and guns, they can hit your wallet hard. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 29, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Martin Merritt Tags: Blog Law & Malpractice Compliance Stark Source Type: news

CMS Launches Patients over Paperwork Initiative
Also: President Donald Trump declared a national public health emergency for the opioid epidemic this week. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 27, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Gabriel Perna Tags: MACRA Healthcare Reform EHR Compliance Source Type: news

Prepping a Practice for a Private Equity Transaction
Physicians interested in any transaction opportunity need to be familiar with the process, and the healthcare regulatory and legal issues that can delay or thwart a deal. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 27, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Gary W. Herschman, Anjana Patel, Yulian Shtern, Esq. Tags: Blog Finance Law & Malpractice Compliance Contracts Source Type: news

Opioids and Medical Licensure Risks
Physicians need to be careful when it comes to prescribing opioids for many reasons including putting their medical license at risk. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 26, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA Tags: Blog Population Health Law & Malpractice Patient Relations Patients Source Type: news

10 Ways to Improve Patient Health Literacy
Here are a few examples of what medical professionals, administrators and consultants across the United States are doing to improve health literacy. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 26, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Bob Sandrick Tags: Patient Relations Patients Physician Productivity Source Type: news

6 Ways to Improve Your Bad Mood
Feeling angry and overwhelmed at your practice? Here are six simple actions that can improve your mood. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 25, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Catherine Hambley, PhD Tags: Pearl Career Work/Life Balance Pearls Physician Productivity Source Type: news

Is the Surgeon General up to the Task?
There are a lot of public health issues that need addressing — can the new Surgeon General tackle them in an effective manner? (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 25, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Linda Girgis, MD Tags: Blog Healthcare Reform Difficult Patients Compliance Source Type: news

Executing the Strategic Planning Process at Your Practice
Here are some operational steps you should take to ensure your strategic planning process isn ' t a waste of time. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 25, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Nick Hernandez Tags: Blog Front Desk Managers Administrators Work/Life Balance Operations Source Type: news

App Review: Thinklabs One Digital Stethoscope
Thinklabs One stethoscope separates itself from the pack with its light weight design and superior sound quality. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 24, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Victor Abuel, MD Tags: Health IT Tools Technology Source Type: news

Physician Relocation Strategy
This physician had a solid relocation strategy that allowed him to improve his home and professional life. Here ' s what you need to know to do the same. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 24, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Jon Carter Tags: Best States to Practice Performance Physician Productivity Source Type: news

Halloween Liability Scares for Doctors
Doctors and practice managers must be aware of seasonal risks to avoid their medical practice becoming a little shop of horrors. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 24, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Ike Devji, JD Tags: Blog Law & Malpractice Career Staff Operations Source Type: news

Different Solutions for the Physician Shortage
There is a shortfall of physicians in the field — here are a few potential ways to keep up with increasing demand. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 23, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Jordan Rosenfeld Tags: Employment Staff Technology Operations Source Type: news

Being There for Patients Through Disasters
As a doctor, you should be willing to care for patients, even if it means coming in to help them after a natural disaster. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 23, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Daniel Hoffman, MD Tags: Blog Employment Operations Patient Relations Source Type: news

Do & #039;s and Don & #039;ts of Medical Marketing
Promoting your practice using effective methods can be the difference between gaining and losing business. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 22, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: Manish Kumar Chauhan Tags: Blog Finance Marketing Operations Patients Source Type: news

Preparing Your Practice & #039;s Annual Business Game Plan
With year-end coming up fast, now is the time to assess your business practices. Here are some thoughts. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 21, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: P.J. Cloud-Moulds Tags: Blog Managers Administrators Staff Revenue Cycle Management Payers Source Type: news