Search results for "practice tips"
Consider offering in-office labs
Office-based labs increase efficiency, contribute to faster diagnoses and treatment and improve satisfaction. Increased regulation and reduced reimbursement should be balanced against new technology and a greatly expanded range of tests available.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/cpii.htm
1 Sep 2009
Tool simplifies quality measure reporting
The Physician Quality Reporting System recently switched from incentive payments for adopting it to penalties for not doing so. To avoid future penalties, use ACP's registry tool, the PQRIWizard, to fulfill the requirements.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/tips.htm
1 Jan 2013
The e-prescribing paradox
Practices need to have an e-prescribing system up and running by the end of May. Learn how to qualify by using the G8553 code at least 10 times by then.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2011
Shared visits improve access, productivity and satisfaction
Shared office visits offer 90-minute blocks of time to groups facing common and chronic conditions. A few distinct models have gained broad acceptance by doctors and their patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/shared.htm
1 Jul 2009
To catch a thief (before theft happens)
Don't let employee theft happen to you. Simple internal controls and checks prevent temptation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/11/cpii.htm
1 Nov 2008
Options to secure e-mails
Numerous options are available to make e-mail communications to patients more secure.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/11/tips.htm
1 Nov 2011
Hire NPs, PAs to boost revenue, accessibility
A dependent practitioner can increase a practice's accessibility, productivity and revenue while contributing to quality and patient satisfaction##mdash;and at half the cost of hiring a physician.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/tips.htm
1 Apr 2010
Hang out a digital shingle
Physicians need to understand how to establish their identities and their practices online in order to attract patients in the social media age.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/tips.htm
1 Jul 2011
A road map can guide locum tenens travels
Working as a locum tenens has become more alluring to physicians with varying levels of experience.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/eleven.htm
1 Apr 2008
Moving toward patient-centered care
Practice not currently considering the patient-centered medical home model can still position themselves for an eventual transition if and when the idea comes of age.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2010