Search results for "Practice Management"
Shared visits improve access, productivity and satisfaction
Shared office visits provide groups of patients with more time with their doctors, not less, and come under the rubric of smart care. Learn how leading institutions have adopted them.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/shared.htm
1 Oct 2009
Complimentary literature available for young physician members
ACP members are eligible to receive a free copy of the Pocket Guide to Selected Preventive Services for Adults and the Young Physician Practice Management Survival Handbook developed by the 2008-2009 Council of Young Physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/literature.htm
1 Sep 2009
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
Expert hints at how GI practices can keep coding current
Medicare's Recovery Audit Contractors are, in fact, auditing physicians more than ever. The “incident toâ€ï¿½ provision and teaching physician guidelines cause the greatest confusion and require special attention to ensure they are used correctly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/gastrocoding.htm
1 Sep 2009
Future claims: Moving toward ICD-10 and new standards
ICD-10 and transactions standards are changing. ACP's practice management staff advise how to stay up-to-date across the entire office as Medicare expands its 13,000 diagnosis codes to more than 68,000.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/billing.htm
1 Jul 2009
Recapping the highlights of Internal Medicine 2009
ACP Internist digests the best of Internal Medicine 2009, including standing-room only sessions and the introduction of interactive coverage, including e-mail digests, blogs and Twitter.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/editors.htm
1 Jun 2009
A practical guide to creating and maintaining a ‘red flag’ program
Federal regulations require doctors' offices to set up written procedures to protect against identity theft. Practice pearls outline steps to follow to comply with the new law.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/tips.htm
1 May 2009
RVUs—the common denominator in financial management
In today's economy, tight financial management is more important than ever. Relative Value Units can be used as a powerful tool for financial management in medical practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/cpii.htm
1 Apr 2009
Internal Medicine mixes new offerings with old favorites
Clinical news inspired new offerings at this year's annual meeting, but so did current event, with sessions planned on President Barack Obama's first 100 days and the influence of Islam on modern medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/overview.htm
1 Mar 2009
After watching others, doctor pitches himself to local news
Inspired by some famous names, an internist pitches his expertise to local TV news stations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/television.htm
1 Jan 2009