Medscape has conducted another survey about physicians’ compensation. In this survey, they spoke with nearly 19,200 physicians in over 26 specialties. In addition to general compensation, this year’s survey also took a look at hours spent with each patient, and the rewards and challenges that come with the job. Some of this year’s findings remain Read more…
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Why Urgent Care is becoming a Key Piece of Value-Based Care
Though they’ve been around for decades and have catered to numerous patient needs, until recently, many Americans have not given urgent care the time of day, opting instead for traditional ER visits. But, thanks to a rise in healthcare consumerism and a shift toward value-based care, the urgent care industry is finally “having its day.” Read more…
I Am Thankful- A Satire
The opinions expressed in this Blog are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, and/or philosophy of CureMD ‘Tis that time of year again when we Americans shout from the rooftops, or at least the dinner table, all of the things we are thankful for. As a family physician who has Read more…
Physician Credentialing Podcast by Orin Price
Physician credentialing is a necessary evil. Doing it haphazardly or postponing it, until a month before a new physician starts, can wreak havoc for your practice. Did you know that a typical physician spends more than 3 hours in submitting nearly 18 credentialing forms on an annual basis? If you’ve struggled with this process, rest assured! You’ve come to Read more…
10 Scariest Patients: A Survival Guide
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…
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…
The Appropriate Use of Unspecified Codes in ICD-10
This is the second Blog in our “Tell Me Why” Series addressing questions on ICD-10. Last time we introduced to you the 7th Character that sets ICD-10 apart from ICD-9. This time we will address the continued existence of “Unspecified codes” in the new code set. What are these codes? Why are they not a thing of the Read more…
The Elusive 7th Character in ICD-10
CureMD’s “Tell Me Why” blog series will answer any questions about ICD-10, its code structure, and usage. If you have a query, please submit it in the comments section below. Alternatively, you can register for our ICD-10 Physician Training program to talk to experts. The Elusive 7th Character The 7th character in ICD-10 can be as deadly as the Read more…
Monopolistic Insurance Giants Might Just Get Bigger.
The trigger for these mergers is the Affordable Care Act. One can’t help but wonder if the quest for accessible and affordable healthcare has made physicians worse off. Well it’s happening. Humana is officially seeking a buyer, despite its dominant position in the marketplace. Cigna and Anthem, two biggest players in the insurance market have Read more…