Practice Management 
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Your 9 Favorite Doctor Movies
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When we asked you to send us your favorite doctor movie suggestions, you bombarded us with a flurry of Tweets and Facebook posts. Here is the tally. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 4, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Most GP Complaints Resolved Locally, UKEmail this article to a colleague.
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According to an analysis of complaints in the latest edition of inpractice, the Medical Defense Union's journal that appears twice a year and is aimed at GP practice manager members covering topics like complaints, RCN indemnity changes and dealing with estranged parents, over 90% of 2,410 complaints made by GP members in the year April 2009/2010 seem to have been resolved locally. According to the MDU, this quota represents a great achievement made by practice managers who frequently take a lead in managing complaints... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / General Practice Source Type: news
Encouraging Patients to Use Online CommunicationEmail this article to a colleague.
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How do we motivate or encourage patients to contact our office electronically? (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 3, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Protecting Your Medical Practice's DataEmail this article to a colleague.
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Data loss happens at physician practices more than you might think. Here's the scoop on how to implement a good data-backup plan. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 3, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Healthcare Providers Play Crucial Role in Helping Victims of AbuseEmail this article to a colleague.
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I would urge each and every one of you to be familiar with the warning signs of abuse, and the resources available to you all as healthcare providers. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 3, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
What Does the Physician Practice of the Future Look Like?Email this article to a colleague.
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Ever wondered what the future holds for your practice and your career? Here are four scenarios that might provide a better picture. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 3, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
RCGP calls for Health Bill withdrawalEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Royal College of GPs has added to the list of bodies opposing the NHS reforms in England (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - February 3, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
'Strong' case for commissioning regulationEmail this article to a colleague.
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IHM warning that clinical commissioners are heading for failure (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - February 2, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Goverment offers amendments to Health BillEmail this article to a colleague.
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The government has made 137 amendments to the proposed Health and Social Care Bill in a bid to appease its critics (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - February 2, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Look into Integrative Medicine for Ancillary ServicesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Here are some reasonable integrative medicine ancillary services that can greatly impact the bottom line at your medical practice. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 2, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Defending Yourself Against a Medical Malpractice ClaimEmail this article to a colleague.
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You've heard all the guidance about the importance of good patient relations and documentation as a way to avoid a malpractice suit. But now, you think you may have a problem. Here's what to do. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 2, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Physicians Using Twitter: Lots of Possibilities in a Small SpaceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Physician and social media expert Russell Faust explains the benefit of Tweeting for physicians — both in interacting with patients and with peers. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 2, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Study Reveals One More Reason for Physicians to E-PrescribeEmail this article to a colleague.
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As it turns out, e-prescribing may be linked with improved patient outcomes and medication-compliance rates. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 2, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Greenway set for IPOEmail this article to a colleague.
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Facebook's expected IPO filing may be the talk of Wall Street this week, but electronic health records and practice management firm Greenway Medical Technologies is set to make some waves of its own with an $80 million initial public offering set for Thursday.
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Source: Healthcare IT News - February 1, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Mike Miliard Tags: Online Only Carrollton Facebook Georgia Greenway Medical Technologies Mike Miliard Physician Practices & Ambulatory Care Electronic Health Records Vendors Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Source Type: news
Practices seeing more patients with depressionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Money worries believed to be exacerbating existing medical conditions among patients (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - February 1, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
How Practices Can Become More Social-Media SavvyEmail this article to a colleague.
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How can a practice take advantage of social media without suffering too many dire consequences? Experts dish advice. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 1, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
GMC reviews test for overseas doctorsEmail this article to a colleague.
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An independent expert group will review the PLAB test to ensure it continues to represent best practice (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - February 1, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Balancing Patient Interaction, EHR Use at Your Medical PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Other than answering questions for the EHR, my physician and I barely spoke at my most recent appointment. Here’s how to avoid this at your practice. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 1, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Time for Physicians to Take Care of Business (Part I)Email this article to a colleague.
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Independent physicians are in the best position to innovate, enhance technology and techniques and to advocate for their patients. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 1, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Monitoring Revenue Cycle Management at Your Medical PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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You've purchased the technology needed to keep tabs on your practice's operations. Now make sure you're looking at the right reports. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 1, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Public 'would accept reissused drugs'Email this article to a colleague.
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33% of patients want the NHS to become more sustainable even if it were to cost more money (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - February 1, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Dropping the Health Bill 'will save the NHS £1bn'Email this article to a colleague.
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Another major NHS reform programme is “guaranteed within five years” should the Health Bill become law (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - January 31, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Tax Schemes Every Physician Should AvoidEmail this article to a colleague.
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The next 60 days marks the final push to sell physicians across the United States tax plans of both good and questionable value. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 31, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Planning for ICD-10 ConversionEmail this article to a colleague.
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The path to ICD-10 conversion can seem like climbing to the other side of a very high mountain, but don't let that stop you from building a plan now. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 31, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Physicians: Learn to Say No to Say Yes to Work-Life BalanceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Regardless of our unending enthusiasm for new projects and new opportunities, we remain finite in our time and energy and focus and resources. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 31, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Poll of the Week – Why Do You Stay in Private Practice?Email this article to a colleague.
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Practice Notes blogger and family physician J. Scott Litton, Jr., recently wrote that many of his colleagues ask him why he stays in private practice. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 31, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Cloud Computing at Your Medical PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Chris Witt, CEO of WAKE TSI, discusses the ins and outs of cloud computing and its potential impact at your practice. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 31, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Tackling Med School DebtEmail this article to a colleague.
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Here's how to figure out which payback plan will work for you (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 31, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
GPs in group practices 'at higher risk of burnout'Email this article to a colleague.
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Almost one in two GPs in study found to be 'emotionally exhausted' (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - January 31, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Lloyd Van Winkle, M.D., Runs for AAFP DirectorEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Texas AFP announces the candidacy of Lloyd Van Winkle, M.D., of Castroville, for AAFP director. (Source: Inside AAFP)
Source: Inside AAFP - January 30, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Rebecca Jaffe, M.D., M.P.H., Runs for AAFP DirectorEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Delaware AFP announces the candidacy of Rebecca Jaffe, M.D., M.P.H., of Wilmington, for AAFP director. (Source: Inside AAFP)
Source: Inside AAFP - January 30, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
'Unfair' funding will prompt CCGs to 'go it alone'Email this article to a colleague.
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Variations in commissioning budgets could prevent CCGs from working together to mediate risk (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - January 30, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Having Students at My Medical Practice Provides Lessons in LiabilityEmail this article to a colleague.
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I fully understand that those who wish to pursue clinical jobs need time with actual patients …but I still need to protect my patients and my practice. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 30, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
With EHRs, When Seeking Clarity, Begin at the BeginningEmail this article to a colleague.
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When it comes to EHRs, you have to define and classify the problem before starting to build. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 30, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Paying for Technology in Your PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Many practices are spending more than they should for hardware, software, and services. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 30, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Healthcare’s Vulture CapitalistsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Although most malpractice claims are meritless, lawsuits are apparently becoming more common. And, suing doctors is getting easier to finance. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 30, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Find the Right Front Office Staff for Your Medical PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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As patient satisfaction begins to play a larger role in reimbursements, make sure you have the right people representing you in your front office. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 30, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Survey: CCGs will 'exclude people' from healthcareEmail this article to a colleague.
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Majority of NHS staff polled said Andrew Lansley is "performing badly" in his role as Health Secretary (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - January 30, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
New AWV Requirements; 'Blanket' Statements; Incident-to ServicesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Coding questions? We've got the answers (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 29, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Patient Moments of Truth and Your Practice: Waiting Room ExperienceEmail this article to a colleague.
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The waiting room experience can contribute significantly to overall patient satisfaction at your medical practice. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 29, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
State of the Union: Should Obama Have Said More About Healthcare?Email this article to a colleague.
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For physicians, paying attention to the healthcare law and future healthcare policies is more important than ever. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 29, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
The Problem with Healthcare Core MeasuresEmail this article to a colleague.
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In another shining example of the law of unintended consequences, what began as a well-meaning policy in healthcare has lost all sense of logic. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 28, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Top 4 ACO Considerations for PhysiciansEmail this article to a colleague.
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Confused about how 'accountable care' will affect your practice? We're here to help. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 28, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Boosting Collections at Your Medical Practice: Whose Job Is It?Email this article to a colleague.
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Embrace the relationship between your billing company and your medical practice staff. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 28, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Editorial: Primary care is at crossroads, so let your voice be heardEmail this article to a colleague.
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Several months ago, we issued a rallying cry for the profession to come together to share innovative
ideas and strategies in light of something that is becoming more and more apparent: Primary care is at a
crossroads. (Source: Medical Economics - Medical Economics magazine)
Source: Medical Economics - Medical Economics magazine - January 28, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: research
Vendor Notebook: McKesson helps tackle ICD-10Email this article to a colleague.
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McKesson has announced an ICD-10 Transition Service that takes a three-step approach to help organizations move to the new coding system, regardless of their information systems vendor. The service starts with a readiness assessment, to compare the provider’s current technology, processes and operations to what is needed under ICD-10. Based on this analysis, a customized roadmap is developed. McKesson continues to provide support throughout the ICD-10 transition to ensure that new systems and services are deployed to meet the requirements.
read more (Source: Healthcare IT News)
Source: Healthcare IT News - January 27, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Mike Miliard Tags: Online Only IASIS Healthcare McKesson Mike Miliard NextGen Practice Management NextGen Practice Solutions Vendors ICD-10 Source Type: news
GPs 'pressured' to sign 'dictating' CCG agreementsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The fear that CCGs replicate the same relationship seen between PCTs and practices has “become a reality”. (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - January 27, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
The Pros and Cons of Private PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Many of my colleagues ask me why I stay in private practice. …For my practice, the pros still outweigh the cons. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 27, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Improving Care Quality, Reducing Cost Requires ‘Cultural Shift’Email this article to a colleague.
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Technological advances will only get physicians so far when it comes to health reform initiatives which stress improved quality at reduced costs (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 27, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Managing Difficult Medical Practice EmployeesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Tips for transforming immature staff members into great employees (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - January 27, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
