Category: Growth

We’re feeling chilly here at Power Your Practice HQ. It dipped all the way down to 50 degrees in Miami last night, which is the downright Arctic for a city whose natives have no clue what long johns are. And

Although CMS recently announced its intention to extend deadlines for both Meaningful Use Stages 2 and 3, industry analysts expect the number of practices opting out of the EHR program to continue rising. It seems the financial burden of MU

The world of public sector healthcare leaders is a unique one. Whether they’re shrouded in controversy or known for their peculiar fashion sense, they’re always working towards the always-noble mission of improving healthcare. So, when Farzad Mostashari announced he’d step

Have you determined the exact number of ICD-10 Codes and elements of documentation your practice will need to start coding on, or before, October 1, 2014? Do your providers understand changes to Clinical Documentation under ICD-10 and the financial implications

A recent study suggests that Medicare does much more than provide health insurance for 48 million Americans. It also plays a significant role in determining the pricing for most medical treatments and services provided in the U.S. For almost every

There’s a new sheriff in town. Gone is the famous bowtie of Farzad Mostashari (we hope its Twitter account sticks around for a little longer), and in steps Karen DeSalvo, MD, as the new head of the Office of the

In addition to treating patients effectively, today’s physicians have a great deal more to worry about than their predecessors. Take Twitter for example. Eight years ago, it didn’t even exist, but now physicians who want to easily obtain the latest

Beyond the inevitable loss of patient trust, there are two important reasons your practice should perform a yearly security risk analysis on the patient data held in your EHR and other electronic devices. First off, security breaches can lead to

Welcome to 2014 everyone. Whether it’s shedding a couple of pounds or finally kicking a bad habit, many are working hard to stick to their New Years’ resolutions. And Power Your Practice is no different. Our resolution: Continue providing quality

Ready for the New Year? The Power Your Practice staff sure is. With updates on Meaningful Use, the ICD-10 transition deadline, and the ripple effects of the Affordable Care Act on the horizon, we’re surely in for a show in

Weekly Checkup: January 13-17