As a primary care physician you treat all kinds of patients each and every day. Some of those patients are an absolute joy, and some are… rather challenging. Here are the 10 most common types of patients and ways you can manage them effectively. The Needy Patient Not only do you need to treat their Read more…
Sleep Like a Baby: How Self-Hypnosis Can Improve Your Sleep Quality
Quality sleep is vital. But many struggle with poor sleep. Self-hypnosis offers a proven solution. It transforms sleep by tapping the mind’s power. This article explores the use of self-hypnosis for improving sleep quality. Continue reading to understand the scientific enhancements self-hypnosis brings to sleep quality. And learn simple self-hypnosis methods to practice. The Widespread Read more…
So You Failed Your Meaningful Use Incentive Audit? Podcast by Jim Tate
This podcast focuses on the Meaningful Use Audits, and the compliance procedures which continue to be the cause headaches for practices. The harsh reality of these audits is that long after the costs of the EHR technology have been paid using those incentive funds, a failure to meet even a single MU requirement will result Read more…
Measuring ICD-10 Performance: Top Metrics to Monitor
We survived ICD-10. Contrary to popular beliefs, the storm didn’t hit us as hard as we thought and many practices have settled into their new routine pretty quickly. Some though, just don’t know. They are doing everything they were taught to do, and things seem to be moving in the right direction. Will they get Read more…
How are Retail Medical Clinics affecting your Private Practice?
You feel that telltale constriction in your throat again, you wonder if it’s just the weather’s doing. You call up your doctor’s office only to find that the next appointment is in a week. You do not have a primary care physician to consult. You have a tight budget, or worse, you do not have Read more…
How will my claim submission process change with ICD-10?
8 days to go till ICD-10 replaces ICD-9. Your software vendors and most of the large payers are probably ready by now. As for you: Train Practice and repeat Your change management skills will be tested on the big day. Don’t let nerves take over. The best way to keep nerves at bay is to know Read more…
Managing Patient-Provider relationships: 5 Useful Pointers
There was a time when health providers were an extension of one’s family. They knew each patient by name and it was a point of pride to take an interest in their patients’ lives. They did this not because they had nothing better to do, but because they genuinely believed that healing was a combination of Read more…
Ensuring Coder Productivity Post ICD-10
Depending on who you talk to, the excitement surrounding the countdown to ICD-10, can said to be, reminiscent of the Olympic Games. Considering the amount of training and preparation most practices have undergone, the comparison to world-class athletes competing for gold isn’t that far off. What exactly will happen come October 1st? Will there be a decline Read more…
Enhancing Provider Collaboration through Effective Credentialing: Improving Care Coordination and Outcomes
High-quality patient care cannot be provided in today’s complicated healthcare system without strong provider collaboration. Credentialing that is both efficient and thorough is essential to the success of this partnership. Credentialing checks the knowledge, experience, and training of medical professionals to guarantee patients get competent and safe treatment. Healthcare companies like Clinicast may improve care Read more…
Health Express Review – Digital Transformation In Healthcare
In an era defined by digital transformation, the realm of healthcare has also undergone a significant shift towards online accessibility. HealthExpress.co.uk stands as a pioneering platform that has embraced this evolution, offering a streamlined and convenient approach to healthcare services. As of my last update in September 2021, let’s explore the features and benefits of Read more…