Search results for "Practice Management"
Another security risk: The copy machine
Your office photocopier stores permanently every image it's ever scanned, copied or faxed. Those images stay with the machine after it's re-sold, and the images can be easily hacked. Learn how to maintain security over medical records, taxes, bank statements##mdash;or any other document that's ever been copied.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/tips.htm
1 Oct 2010
Motivational interviewing tips for the whole practice
Try motivational interviewing as a method of communication in which the physician coaches##mdash;or rather coaxes##mdash;the patient toward lifestyle changes via his or her motivations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/tips.htm
1 Jan 2015
Dealing with the hassles of prior authorization
Prior authorization related to medications or referrals to specialty care or testing drain physician and staff time on burdensome administrative tasks instead of patient care. Practices can try some tips to mitigate some of the burdens.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/tips.htm
1 May 2016
In-office lab tests augment patient self-education efforts
Fifth in a six-part series on small practice issues.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/eleven.htm
1 May 2008
Prevent disaster by backing up data
Natural disasters can wreak havoc on a practice's medical records. Five simple tips can help create a backup system that could avoid clinical data loss, and the resulting lawsuits and penalties.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2012
Physicians and teaching hospitals begin registering in CMS's Open Payments
Physicians and teaching hospitals must register with the Open Payments system if they want the opportunity to review and dispute data submitted by applicable manufacturers and applicable group purchasing organizations (GPOs) prior to public posting on Sept. 30.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/15/7.htm
15 Jul 2014
Dividing the pie by keeping it simple
Looking for the perfect compensation plan for your practice? Here's the secret.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/thirteen.htm
1 May 2008
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
What's the benefit of patient, family engagement?
Four reasons can encourage physicians to put more effort into increasing partnership with patients and families, which in turn improves communication, transparency, and accountability.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/whats-the-benefit-of-patient-family-engagement.htm
1 Apr 2019
Success in ACOs depends on collaboration
Physicians should consider culture, autonomy and resources before jumping in.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/acos.htm
1 Jul 2013