Medical practices of every type and size are rapidly being transformed by the digital revolution. Your patients are ratcheting up health-related online activities to unprecedented levels, says…
RISK MANAGEMENT
HIPAA security can fail if the office doesn’t take common-sense precautions
March 8, 2019 by
No matter how tight its HIPAA privacy procedures, if the office isn’t also focusing on common sense, the patient data is…
BLOG
Five tips to boost efficiency for the front office
March 1, 2019 by
By Cheyenne Brinson, MBA, CPA bio
The front office is the face of the practice, the first impression for the patient, and the beginning of the revenue cycle…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
Top 5 digital tools to increase medical practice efficiency in 2019
March 1, 2019 by
By Lisa A. Eramo, MA bio
Busy practice managers are constantly searching for ways to increase efficiency. Sometimes it feels like an unattainable goal. Just when you begin to…
COMMUNICATING WITH PATIENTS
Survey: Patients prefer secure texting over patient portal communication from their physicians
February 15, 2019 by
Only 10 percent of patients prefer to receive physician communications via patient portals, whereas twice that many…
BLOG
5 efficiency-draining traps to avoid in your practice
February 8, 2019 by
By Karen Mattocks, Vice President of Business Development at RxVantage bio
It is a practice manager’s worst nightmare. You arrive at work one morning and suddenly realize you no longer have a grip on…
YOUR CAREER
Make these your 2 top goals for 2019
December 17, 2018 by
Goal No. 1: Win the doctors’ respect
Everyone knows communication is key and, when it comes to managing a…
HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
2018 MGMA conference inspires practice leaders to transform the healthcare industry
November 12, 2018 by
By Lisa A. Eramo, MA
Leadership, operational best practices, healthcare consumerism, population health management, and value-based care were among the many topics discussed at the…
INSIGHT
Telehealth integration offers healthcare advantages for baby boomers
October 22, 2018 by
By James B. LeVasseur, Ph.D. bio
The looming shortage of qualified doctors and specialists presents a significant challenge for the nation’s healthcare system…
PRODUCTIVITY
Are you managing or mentoring your staff?
August 31, 2018 by
Good managers manage. If this seems like an obvious statement, consider the many areas of the practice you manage: patient scheduling, billing and collections, purchasing and leasing, office technology, compliance, and…
