Search results for "Practice Management"
HIPAA omnibus final rule—it's time to brush up on the basics
With the release of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) omnibus rule, it's time to take a fresh new look at office policies, procedures and practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/tips.htm
1 May 2013
What physicians can do about ransomware
Protecting a practice doesn't always require a large investment of money, just time and employee training.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/what-physicians-can-do-about-ransomware.htm
1 Jan 2018
New Medicare identification cards begin rolling out in April
CMS will begin mailing new cards with Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs) to all beneficiaries. Practices are urged to remind patients to look out for their new cards in the mail and to be sure to bring them to their next appointments.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/new-medicare-identification-cards-begin-rolling-out-in-april.htm
1 Apr 2018
New overtime rules take effect December 2016
New overtime pay rules will affect employees whose annual salary is less than $47,476 and who work more than 40 hours per week.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/09/tips.htm
1 Sep 2016
Worried about ICD-10? ACP can help
The date for ICD-10 implementation is Oct. 1, and practices should be working now to make sure they are ready for the compliance deadline. To help members with the transition, ACP is offering several resources at discounted rates for ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/10/6.htm
10 Mar 2015
The pros and cons of using scribes
Scribes allow clinicians to talk to their patients eye-to-eye, without a computer screen in the middle. They also come with all the complications of employee management.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/10/tips.htm
1 Oct 2016
College News
ACP seeks workshop topics, and chapter awardees are honored.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/twentyeight.htm
1 Apr 2008
Keeping practice data electronically secure is important
Data breaches are costly, but there are simple ways to bolster electronic security.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/tips.htm
1 Sep 2015
Is telehealth ready for prime time?
Recent surveys have found that a sizable share of internists and primary care physicians have implemented technology for one or more telehealth services.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/is-telehealth-ready-for-prime-time.htm
1 Jan 2019
Will you be ready for ICD-10?
Even though ICD-10 has been delayed, it is important to continue planning for the eventual transition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/tips.htm
1 Oct 2012