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Doctor’s visits are supposed to be a time for patients to share their personal health problems with their physicians in total confidence. But shared medical appointments (SMAs) are challenging the status quo. SMAs, sometimes referred to as group visits, are
The transition to ICD-10 is the most significant change to the business of healthcare in decades. So it’s no surprise that making the switch to the new coding set can at first feel overwhelming for physicians. But practices can minimize
A nonphysician provider, or NPP for short, can provide a substantial boost to practice performance. In fact, a Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) study found that 61% of better-performing practices employed NPPs. The two primary types of NPP – nurse
The switch to ICD-10 coming on October 1 is long overdue for the U.S. since other developed countries, like the United Kingdom, France, and Australia made the transition away from ICD-9 back in the 1990s. ICD-10 was created to give
The path to payment for practices is flooded with arduous administrative tasks like making countless phone calls and deliberating with insurers. Outsourcing medical billing takes much of the headache out of running a profitable practice and lets you eliminate time-consuming
We’re a little over 9 months away from the October 2014 ICD-10 deadline. So if your practice isn’t crafting a transition strategy, it’s probably time to crack open a blank notebook and roll up those sleeves. But if you remember
With 2014 just around the corner, practices should begin making their ICD-10 transition strategy a top priority. Because while the new coding set is expected to produce higher reimbursements down the line, its sheer complexity can be unbelievably disruptive for
Most doctors are in the business of providing quality care, not managing huge administrative operations. So it’s no surprise that running a successful medical practice in the face of mounting administrative pressure and increasing billing complexity hasn’t been easy for
Problems are almost a certainty as the switch from ICD-9 to ICD-10 becomes official on October 1. And while thorough training and appropriate planning can help make the transition a little easier, getting the facts straight maybe even more important.
Patient satisfaction is rapidly growing as a method of measuring the quality of care provided by a physician assistant. Learning how to interact with patients in addition to studying medical treatments has become an important part of physician assistant education.
