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Noteworthy: Thumbs Down on Health Reform; Wasteful Medical Tests
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Source: Physicians Practice - October 12, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Verifying Patient Health Benefits a Must at Your Medical PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Is your medical practice staff taking the few minutes to verify patient benefits? If not, it could cost you thousands of dollars and an aged out A/R.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 12, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Dangers of Delegating Your Medical Practice MarketingEmail this article to a colleague.
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Judicious delegation is the mark of a great manager, right? Here’s why you should delegate as little marketing as possible in your medical practice.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 12, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
GPs Gerada and Jessen in Twitter stormEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Chair of the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) Dr Clare Gerada found herself embroiled in a Twitter storm after appearing to call people who feature on TV programme Supersize vs Superskinny “circus freaks”.
Source: Management in Practice - October 12, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
BMA claims Pensions Bill will "entrench disparities"Email this article to a colleague.
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The government’s proposed pension reforms would “entrench disparities” across and within public sector pension schemes, new analysis by the British Medical Association (BMA) claims.
Source: Management in Practice - October 12, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
BMA claim Pensions Bill will "entrench disparities"Email this article to a colleague.
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The government’s proposed pension reforms would “entrench disparities” across and within public sector pension schemes, new analysis by the British Medical Association (BMA) claims.
Source: Management in Practice - October 12, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Stark Law and Gifts Sent to Your Medical PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Trick or treat? A close look at the Stark Law gives better clarity to how physicians and medical practice staff should handle gifts this holiday season.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 12, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Six Characteristics of ‘High-Performing’ Health SystemsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) recently defined a “high-performing health system.” Does your health system make the cut?
Source: Physicians Practice - October 12, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Weighing Physician Assistant Autonomy in Medical PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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It hasn't been the easiest road to get to where I am today as a physician assistant, but things have definitely evolved for the better for our profession.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 12, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
RDOCS Act Would Address Primary Care Physician Shortages in Underserved AreasEmail this article to a colleague.
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A bill recently introduced by Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., would establish a state-based scholarship program for primary care medical students who would agree to practice in medically underserved areas for five years after residency. The legislation, known as the Restoring the Doctors of Our Country Through Scholarships or RDOCS Act, H.R. 6400, also would prioritize scholarships for students enrolled in six-year accelerated family medicine programs, as well as programs that include clinical training in underserved communities. "Of all of the challenges facing the nation's health-care system, perhaps the most neglected is t...
Source: AAFP Government and Medicine - October 11, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
The Affordable Care Act’s First Real-Life Medical Practice CasualtyEmail this article to a colleague.
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One practice’s story is an example of how the ACA provides access to insurance, not care.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 11, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
BMA calls for doctor pay riseEmail this article to a colleague.
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The British Medical Association (BMA) has called for a minimum 1% uplift in doctor's pay in its submission to the Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB)
Source: Management in Practice - October 11, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Birmingham CCGs in merger talksEmail this article to a colleague.
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Birmingham CrossCity and Northeast Birmingham clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) plan merger to cope with the area's "complex" healthcare landscape
Source: Management in Practice - October 11, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Can We Create a Realistic and Financially Viable Medical Home?Email this article to a colleague.
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Patient-Centered Medical Homes seek to return primary care to the hub of care, but I wonder about the benefits for patients and if it truly reduces healthcare costs.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 11, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Find Your Best State to PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Use our new Best States to Practice tool to find the ideal location for you to practice medicine in the U.S.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 11, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Physicians Warming to HIEs, but Interoperability Issues LingerEmail this article to a colleague.
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Providers are embracing technology and data exchange, but challenges remain.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 11, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Respect: A Valuable Part of Customer Service in your Medical PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Choosing not to respect your patients may mean that you will be forced to respect their ability to choose another place to manage their health.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 11, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Not Able to Attend the Congress of Delegates? Watch on Live Streaming VideoEmail this article to a colleague.
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Many AAFP members have schedules that will not permit them to attend the AAFP Congress of Delegates (COD) next week. But now, all AAFP members can keep up with the action via live streaming videos of the AAFP Town Hall and COD business sessions from Philadelphia. The Academy first tried live streaming during the AAFP Scientific Assembly Opening Ceremony in 2010. In 2011 live streaming was expanded to the business sessions of the Congress due to a resolution adopted during the 2010 COD.
Source: Inside AAFP - October 10, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
New Publication From Somnia Addresses Anesthesia Engagement Models for HospitalsEmail this article to a colleague.
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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Somnia Anesthesia, a leading national anesthesia practice management company, has announced a resource document which reviews provider engagement models for hospital anesthesia services.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - October 10, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Negotiating a Better Contract with Health Insurance CompaniesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The days of being intimidated by big health insurance companies are over.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 10, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
BMA calls for ‘flexibility’ in CCG authorisation deadlineEmail this article to a colleague.
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The chair of the British Medical Association (BMA) Council has called for flexibility in the authorisation deadlines of clinical commissioning groups (CCGs).
Source: Management in Practice - October 10, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Negotiating a Better Contract with Health Insurance CompaniesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Physicians Practice - October 10, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Medical Practice Embezzlement: Key Accounts to WatchEmail this article to a colleague.
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Want to reduce possible embezzlement and detect fraud at your medical practice? Monitor your various financial accounts closely using these tips.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 10, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Get What You Want: Selling Your Medical Practice the Right WayEmail this article to a colleague.
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Hospitals and physicians have opposing interests in the sale of a medical practice. Here's how to ensure you get what you want as the seller.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 10, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Best States to Practice 2012 - Best and WorstEmail this article to a colleague.
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Here are the top states to work as a physician (and those at the bottom) from our 2012 Best States to Practice report.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 10, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Good Results for Medical Error Disclosure, Apology ProgramsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Though full disclosure and apology for medical errors is daunting for physicians, some say it’s the best step to take.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 10, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Strategic Planning for Your Medical PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Strategic planning as a process implies a look at the future and anticipation of changes. Your practice mission statement, values, and past performance will all dictate how your practice will respond to future events.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 10, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
How Physicians Can Make Time for ExerciseEmail this article to a colleague.
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When it comes to physical fitness, it’s hard to counsel patients to do something we ourselves fall short on.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 9, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
GPs are not "centre of the universe" says LordEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Management in Practice - October 9, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Hunt gives first official speech as Health SecretaryEmail this article to a colleague.
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NHS managers shouldn't expect to keep their jobs where patient care is failing, the Health Secretary has said in his first official speech in post.
Source: Management in Practice - October 9, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Asset Protection for Doctors: Qualifying Your CounselEmail this article to a colleague.
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This week we provide some basic questions you can ask to help qualify your own asset-protection counsel and move towards being protected the right way.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 9, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Meaningful Use: Preparation Tips for Stage 2 RulesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The government has released the final rules for Stage 2 of its EHR incentive program. The new rules are broader in scope and have higher thresholds. Here's how to prepare your practice now for success later.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 9, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Should Preventive Care Be Required For Medicare Patients?Email this article to a colleague.
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Presently, physicians and patients are primarily involved in treatment, not prevention. Is it time to swing the pendulum the other way?
Source: Physicians Practice - October 9, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
How Physicians Can Tap Into the Mobile User MarketEmail this article to a colleague.
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Studies show U.S. consumers are snapping up mobile gear. Practices should take note.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 9, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Miami Children’s Hospital Selects CareCloud’s Cloud-based Revenue Cycle Management ServiceEmail this article to a colleague.
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CareCloud, a provider of cloud-based practice management, electronic healthcare record (EHR), revenue cycle management and medical billing software and services, today announced that Miami Children’s Hospital, one of the nation’s leading providers of pediatric healthcare, will deploy CareCloud’s cloud-based revenue cycle management service offering, Concierge, to its owned physician network, comprised of approximately 200 pediatricians and pediatric sub-specialists.
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Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases - October 8, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Industry News Release Tags: CareCloud Florida Miami Miami Children Miami Children’s Hospital South Florida The hospital Source Type: news
The Impact of RACs on Your Medical PracticeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Please sit down — this will not be an easy article to digest, no matter how carefully I parse my words.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 8, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Two Sentences That Changed My LifeEmail this article to a colleague.
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My time on the AAFP Board of Directors is drawing to a close. Truly, it's been a great ride. I've visited roughly three dozen states -- including two dozen constituent chapter meetings -- on Academy business during the past six years. I never tired of visiting our chapters and talking with you. Hearing your difficulties and frustrations was incredibly important to me. Instead of making me feel discouraged, those conversations gave me more energy and motivation to make our voice heard with legislators and payers. That extra energy often was needed. During my year as AAFP President in 2010-11, I spent 200 days on the road. T...
Source: As We See It: Voices From the AAFP - October 8, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
No increase in GPs seeking retirementEmail this article to a colleague.
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There has been no noticeable rise in GPs retiring since the Health and Social Care Act was passed, a survey has found
Source: Management in Practice - October 8, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
How to sell staffers on change, big and smallEmail this article to a colleague.
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Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health
Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS - October 8, 2012 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Qualitative Evaluation Can Help Keep Your Eye on the EHR BallEmail this article to a colleague.
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Performing a qualitative assessment of your practice's needs is one of the best ways to decide which EHR will provide the best value.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 8, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
In Treating Patients, Too Many Physician Cooks Spoil the BrothEmail this article to a colleague.
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Patients can become very confused when one doctor tells them to do one thing, and another tells them to do something else when treating the same issue.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 8, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Admission Codes; Subsequent Care Code; Coding Volume OutlierEmail this article to a colleague.
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Coding questions? We've got the answers.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 8, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Understanding Fair Market Value: A Guide for PhysiciansEmail this article to a colleague.
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Here are six steps to make sure your medical practice office lease is safe, especially when it comes to "fair market value."
Source: Physicians Practice - October 7, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Medical Necessity: Physicians Need to Prove It to PayersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Do you know how insurance companies are treating your patients? Here are some areas to be aware of and how to work with payers so that everyone wins.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 6, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Healthcare Change: This Time, It's RealEmail this article to a colleague.
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Editorial director Bob Keaveney asks: Why can't healthcare be more like other industries?
Source: Physicians Practice - October 6, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Medical Necessity: Physicians Need to Prove It to PayersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Do you know how insurance companies are treating your patients? Here are some areas to be aware of and how to work with payers so that everyone wins.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 6, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Healthcare Change: This Time, It's RealEmail this article to a colleague.
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Editorial director Bob Keaveney asks: Why can't healthcare be more like other industries?
Source: Physicians Practice - October 6, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Mass. Tries 'Open, Transparent' Approach to Malpractice ClaimsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Massachusetts' new disclosure, apology, and offer program aims to take some emotion out of medical errors for physicians and patients.
Source: Physicians Practice - October 5, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Resignation Provides Opportunity for Members to Test Proposed Bylaws RevisionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The AAFP has announced that AAFP Board Member Julie Wood, M.D., will resign her elected position on the AAFP Board of Directors effective at the end of the 2012 Congress of Delegates in Philadelphia, Oct. 15-17, to accept a position with the AAFP headquarters office in Leawood, Kan. Wood will be assuming the position of vice president for interprofessional activities and health of the public in January 2013 when Dan Ostergaard, M.D., retires from the Academy. Although such Board vacancies typically are filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, as per the AAFP Bylaws, in light of the timing of Wood's announcement...
Source: Inside AAFP - October 5, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
