American Medical News - practice management http://www.amednews.com/ Medical news from the news source for America's physicians en-us Newspaper Medical news Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Copyright 2011 American Medical Association American Medical News http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/images/rss.gif http://www.amednews.com/ 88 31 The news source for America's physicians http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/bica0514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/bica0514.htmThe best ways to market your practice at local eventsPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good healthMon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/bisa0507.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/bisa0507.htmDoctors’ love-hate relationship with EHRsBy knowing what users say is good and bad about electronic health records, physicians in the market will have a better sense of what to look for.Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/bica0507.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/bica0507.htmHow to oversee practice staff’s appearance — legallyPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good healthMon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/bisa0430.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/bisa0430.htmPatients want to use social media tools to manage health careTwo reports say more people seek services and health information delivered through social media, and that physicians are in most demand to share them.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/bica0430.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/bica0430.htm3 steps to EHR training for new staff membersTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/prsc1226.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/prsc1226.htmPhysicians earn nearly perfect ratings from most patientsFindings from a new study join other evidence showing that patients typically believe their physicians are delivering quality care.Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/bica1226.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/bica1226.htmHow to budget for a cloud-based EMR systemTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/bica1212.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/bica1212.htmUsing time as currency can help practices care for the uninsuredPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good healthMon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/bica1205.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/bica1205.htmNew year, new concerns: How to set medical practice goals for 2012Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good healthMon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/bica1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/bica1128.htmScribes can ease documentation burden -- for a priceTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/bisa1121.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/bisa1121.htmManaging the uncertainty of health system reform (MGMA annual meeting)In an age of profound change, medical practices look for ways to prevent anxiety from disrupting everyday work life.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/edsa1114.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/edsa1114.htmEditorial: Efficient claims handling: A gift that keeps on givingPhysician practices can take advantage of electronic claims processing to lower costs, save time and minimize headaches.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/bica1114.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/bica1114.htmWhat can a practice do when a patient harasses a staffer?Practice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good healthMon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/bil21107.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/bil21107.htmWhy small medical practices lag in EMR adoptionPhysicians in those settings are interested in the technology, but many factors conspire to stop them from making a purchase.Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/bica1107.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/bica1107.htmSloppy recordkeeping can lead practices to trouble with OSHAPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good healthMon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/bisa1024.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/bisa1024.htmEMRs: Your transition from paperGoing to electronic records is more than flipping a switch. Practices must determine what do with old charts -- and how long to hang onto them.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/bil11024.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/bil11024.htmResidents' desire for hospital employment poses recruiting challenge for practicesInterest is waning for group practices that don't offer quick paths to partnerships, while the pursuit of solo practice is nearly nonexistent.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/bisa1017.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/bisa1017.htmMedical identity theft a growing problemWith 1.5 million victims in the U.S., physicians can take a few simple steps to ensure that patients aren't using someone else's name to get care.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/bica1017.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/17/bica1017.htmCounseling on alcohol helps patients and is billablePractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good healthMon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/bisa1010.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/bisa1010.htmPain management for practice breakupsSplitting up a practice partnership is nearly always emotional and painful, but experts say there are ways to minimize the drama.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/bica1010.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/10/bica1010.htmWhat to say when patients haggle over their billsPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good healthMon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/bisb1003.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/bisb1003.htmAfter years of big increases, practice costs drop 2.2%Doctors' offices are trimming expenses to deal with a stubbornly sluggish economy and bracing for payment cuts.Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/bica1003.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/bica1003.htmThe latest health care marketing tool: QR codesTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 3 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/bisa0926.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/bisa0926.htmMaking part time workMore physicians are seeking to cut back from full-time schedules. How can physicians make sure that move benefits themselves -- and their practices?Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/bica0926.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/bica0926.htmNLRB report raises questions about social media use at practicesTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/bisa0919.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/bisa0919.htmInsurance brokers' role expected to change with health reformPhysicians may have to adjust the way they buy coverage for themselves and employees as brokers' commissions diminish or are eliminated.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/bica0919.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/19/bica0919.htmGroup appointments can serve both patients and practicesPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good healthMon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/bisb0912.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/bisb0912.htmNearly half of office-based physicians work with NPs and PAsThe economics of medicine and shortages of doctors make nurse practitioners, physician assistants and certified nurse midwives a common sight at many practices.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/bisa0912.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/bisa0912.htm5 ways to manage your online reputationIn the days of social media, negative online content could have far-reaching legs and a devastating impact on a physician unless it's managed efficiently.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/bica0912.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/12/bica0912.htmPractices' clear payment policies let patients know where they standPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good healthMon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/22/bica0822.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/22/bica0822.htmOnline videos may offer most bang for medical marketing buckTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/15/bica0815.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/15/bica0815.htmCulturally competent practices can drive up good will -- and patient trafficPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good healthMon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/bica0808.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/08/bica0808.htmTime may be ripe to expand or build medical officesPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good healthMon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/bisa0801.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/bisa0801.htmPace of mergers, acquisitions revs up for physician practicesAn industry report finds health system reform driving consolidation among those who deliver care.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/18/bica0718.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/18/bica0718.htmStaying in private practice offers its own rewardsPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/11/bica0711.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/11/bica0711.htmPart-time doctors shaking up small practicesPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/27/bisa0627.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/27/bisa0627.htmSmall practices: Adapting to surviveWith more physicians choosing to join or sell to hospitals and larger practices, many wonder if the traditional physician practice is dying.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/13/bica0613.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/13/bica0613.htmLeasing practice to hospital can be a viable business planPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health.Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/06/bica0606.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/06/bica0606.htmTips on getting paid for smoking cessation treatmentPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health.Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/06/bisa0606.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/06/bisa0606.htmGreening your technology: A high-tech way to save the planetPhysicians can reduce their practices' carbon footprint -- and their expenses -- when they buy the right technology and use it in an eco-friendly way.Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/06/bisb0606.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/06/bisb0606.htmIPAs see ACOs as a second chanceAfter going bust in the 1990s, independent practice associations have become more appealing to physicians.Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/30/bisa0530.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/30/bisa0530.htmHealth care spending rises as confidence in ability to pay fallsPractices are devoting more time to collections and helping patients understand their health insurance.Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/23/bisa0523.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/23/bisa0523.htmCo-pay or no co-pay? That is the confusing questionNew rules about when to collect confound practices and patients alike. But there are ways to get paid when a practice is supposed to.Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/16/bica0516.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/16/bica0516.htmA private place for nursing mothers: Legal requirement is easy to meetPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health.Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/16/bisa0516.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/16/bisa0516.htmTactics for tight times: How to keep your practice afloatWhen a physician practice's cash flow slows, there are many strategies for coping until the stream begins running again.Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/16/bisb0516.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/16/bisb0516.htmFeedback on open-access scheduling "by no means glowing"The aim is for patients to land appointments in less than two days, but satisfaction and no-show rates aren't necessarily improving, a study shows.Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/09/bica0509.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/09/bica0509.htmDenial-management programs get claims paidPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health.Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/02/bisb0502.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/02/bisb0502.htmSmall medical practices struggling with physician turnoverLarge hospitals and health systems are luring doctors with flexible work schedules.Mon, 02 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/25/bil20425.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/25/bil20425.htmNot e-claim compliant? Expect no pay in 2012Physicians still have time to change from the HIPAA 4010 standards for electronic claims submissions to the 5010 set.Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/18/bica0418.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/18/bica0418.htmKeeping workers healthy doesn't have to cost a fortunePractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/18/bisa0418.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/18/bisa0418.htmSharpening your survey skills: How practices can measure patient satisfactionInsurers base their pay-for-performance programs in part on patient satisfaction scores, and CMS will do the same thing. So how should physicians design their surveys?Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness