Patient encounters are the lifeblood of any practice, but there’s another side of every patient encounter that is equally impactful and may not get as much attention—the revenue cycle management that allows you to collect payment after each patient appointment. Medicine, unlike many other industries, has a complex web of payment processes, and if not … Continued
A recent Mayo Clinic study found a disturbingly high incidence of physician burnout: 54% of doctors reported experiencing at least one symptom of burnout. Doctors experiencing burnout are 40 percent more likely to move to part-time work, and twice as likely to consider leaving their current practice, or medicine altogether. As a result, aspiring young people are … Continued
Technology drives much of the modern clinical experience, which is why it’s essential for practices of all sizes to have software programs like a practice management system, electronic health record, and medical billing software. Most physicians in a small practice have evaluated software at some point, and perhaps you have also experienced one (or more) … Continued
You already know that it’s critical to have good medical scheduling software, but you may not know exactly how to evaluate all the options that are out there to find the one that works best for your clinic. You need scheduling software that interfaces easily and seamlessly with your practice management system and your EHR … Continued
A recent study of nearly 7,000 physicians found that half of American doctors exhibit symptoms of burnout. A previous Mayo Clinic study found a similar disturbingly high incidence of physician burnout: 54% of doctors reported experiencing at least one symptom of burnout from the Maslach Burnout Inventory, a validated tool for measuring burnout. While not specifically included … Continued
A recent study of nearly 7,000 physicians found that half of American doctors exhibit symptoms of burnout. A previous Mayo Clinic study found a similar disturbingly high incidence of physician burnout: 54% of doctors reported experiencing at least one symptom of burnout from the Maslach Burnout Inventory, a validated tool for measuring burnout. While not specifically included … Continued
A recent study of nearly 7,000 physicians found that half of American doctors exhibit symptoms of burnout. A previous Mayo Clinic study found a similar disturbingly high incidence of physician burnout: 54% of doctors reported experiencing at least one symptom of burnout from the Maslach Burnout Inventory, a validated tool for measuring burnout. Even more alarming, the … Continued
Medical billing is one of the most important parts of your business, but for small and even some medium-size practices, it can also be one of the most difficult to get right. When you have a small staff who are asked to wear a lot of hats, you may not be able to hire someone … Continued
As is the case with many different specialties, getting paid promptly is a challenge in podiatry. Adding to standard medical billing issues is the fact that podiatry practices are often solo practices or small clinics with only a few providers and limited staff to dedicate to podiatry billing. Here are some of the most common … Continued
Regardless of practice size or specialty, a typical medical office software buyer claims three common needs for their staff: easy to use, easy to learn and easy to scale. Now that patient engagement is becoming more and more mainstream, the same needs apply to self-service software and apps for patients. Inside this eGuide you’ll find … Continued
Provider credentialing isn’t a topic discussed often in healthcare revenue cycle management. However, more organizations are recognizing credentialing as an essential part of the revenue cycle. Without it, practices and clinics cannot legally bill patients for services or collect revenue. Further, failing to properly credential even one provider can put your organization at serious risk … Continued
You spend a lot of time as a healthcare provider worrying about the health of your patients. If you run a small or independent practice, you probably also spend a significant amount of time worrying about the health of your practice overall, and the first place to start when it comes to evaluating practice health … Continued