The Challenge of the Patient Experience in Behavioral Health 02/12/2018 The patient experience is crucial across the continuum of all health related interactions; however, perception of the role of the patient experience differs at various points along the spectrum. Behavioral health (mental healthcare, psychiatry) is an interesting point to consider. By training and nature, mental health professionals see themselves as patient focused and in possession of empathy and caring honed to a fine degree by intentional development. Does this mean that mental health
The patient experience is crucial across the continuum of all health related interactions; however, perception of the role of the patient experience differs at various points along the spectrum. Behavioral health (mental healthcare, psychiatry) is an interesting point to consider. By training and nature, mental health professionals see themselves as patient focused and in possession of empathy and caring honed to a fine degree by intentional development. Does this mean that mental health
Top 3 Ways to Position Your Plastic Surgery Practice for the Future 02/10/2018 Recently, I heard a saying that really resonated with the entrepreneur in me and that should resonate with you, too: “What’s worse than putting all of your eggs in one basket? Putting all of your eggs in somebody else’s basket!” With physician practices continuing to be one of the most complex businesses to operate, even plastic surgeons are turning to hospital systems, managed service organizations, large medical groups, and private equity firms to relieve them of the burdens of business
Recently, I heard a saying that really resonated with the entrepreneur in me and that should resonate with you, too: “What’s worse than putting all of your eggs in one basket? Putting all of your eggs in somebody else’s basket!” With physician practices continuing to be one of the most complex businesses to operate, even plastic surgeons are turning to hospital systems, managed service organizations, large medical groups, and private equity firms to relieve them of the burdens of business
Pediatric Multispecialty Practices 01/13/2018 Practice Types There are a variety of practice options and structures available to pediatricians. The following is an overview of the various structures defined by the American Acadamy Pediatrics. Solo Practice Solo practices are for pediatricians who want to own and manage their own practice. Solo practice physicians are responsible for all aspects of the practice, including establishing policies and guidelines, staffing, office hours, finances, and legal. Expense Sharing This type of
Practice Types There are a variety of practice options and structures available to pediatricians. The following is an overview of the various structures defined by the American Acadamy Pediatrics. Solo Practice Solo practices are for pediatricians who want to own and manage their own practice. Solo practice physicians are responsible for all aspects of the practice, including establishing policies and guidelines, staffing, office hours, finances, and legal. Expense Sharing This type of
Types of Medical Practices 01/05/2018 Whether you are an internal medicine resident completing training and not pursuing a fellowship, or if you have trained in a subspecialty and are ready to begin practice, you should consider what type of practice situation will best meet your personal preferences and career goals. Multiple practice options are available, each with certain advantages and disadvantages. Here is a summary of the most commonly available types of medical practice settings. Solo Practice Solo practice is described
Whether you are an internal medicine resident completing training and not pursuing a fellowship, or if you have trained in a subspecialty and are ready to begin practice, you should consider what type of practice situation will best meet your personal preferences and career goals. Multiple practice options are available, each with certain advantages and disadvantages. Here is a summary of the most commonly available types of medical practice settings. Solo Practice Solo practice is described
CMS Releases Physician Payment Proposals for 2018 08/04/2017 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this week released its proposed rules on the 2018 Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS)(www.federalregister.gov). The proposal would increase overall rates in 2018 by 0.31 percent, effectively increasing the PFS conversion factor by a dime to $35.99.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this week released its proposed rules on the 2018 Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS)(www.federalregister.gov). The proposal would increase overall rates in 2018 by 0.31 percent, effectively increasing the PFS conversion factor by a dime to $35.99.
Creating a High-Performing Clinical Team 08/03/2017 Delivering top-notch care requires more than individual skill and motivation
Physician Practice Manager: Job Description, Duties and Requirements 07/31/2017 Physician practice managers work within medical practices or groups to develop business strategies, manage budgets, and oversee day-to-day operations (scheduling, billing, collections, etc.). They ensure that the business needs of the practice are met and actively work to recruit new patients. While most practices prefer a candidate with a master's degree in business management, there are some employers who will accept a candidate with a bachelor's degree.
Physician practice managers work within medical practices or groups to develop business strategies, manage budgets, and oversee day-to-day operations (scheduling, billing, collections, etc.). They ensure that the business needs of the practice are met and actively work to recruit new patients. While most practices prefer a candidate with a master's degree in business management, there are some employers who will accept a candidate with a bachelor's degree.
HOW HOUSE CALLS INCREASE YOUR REVENUE 07/23/2017 Medicare provides a higher reimbursement for home visits than it does for in-office encounters. If your practice is hurting financially and you typically see a wealth of Medicare patients on a given day, consider setting aside one day per week in which you solely offer house calls.
Medicare provides a higher reimbursement for home visits than it does for in-office encounters. If your practice is hurting financially and you typically see a wealth of Medicare patients on a given day, consider setting aside one day per week in which you solely offer house calls.
