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
Since the early 1970s, physicians have relied on computers to facilitate clinical care. Forty years later, their reliance on technology is even stronger. If 2013 was the year of the health app, what innovations should doctors expect to see in
It seems like healthcare is changing more often than ever nowadays. Every week, there’s a new set of rules and standards physicians have to abide by in order to practice medicine. How are providers supposed to keep up? You can
Introduction Better healthcare results require the satisfaction of the patient. But how can a healthcare provider discover patient experience, and are their patients truly happy? So, the best way to figure this out is to get patient insights by doing
You may have noticed an abnormal number of mustached men walking the streets lately. We understand if you were even a little disturbed. Unless you live in one of these cities, chances are these facial fixings are a product of
With the year coming to a close, it’s time to start planning for 2014. And perhaps the most important step in the planning process is creating a viable practice budget. A well thought out budget serves as a year-long guide
By most accounts, the booming mHealth market is a blessing for patients wanting an easier way to access medical information. However, it may surprise you that not all patient groups are taking advantage of this convenient source of health knowledge.
According to the recent Practice Profitability Index study, 20% of physician practices are looking to replace their current EHR or practice management system in the coming year. One reason could be the frustrations medical providers are experiencing with some of
Rural physicians face a set of challenges different from their urban-based counterparts. Issues like lower-income patient bases, glaring physician and registered nurse shortages and geographically disconnected patients all contribute to the difficulty of practicing in a rural setting. Unfortunately, their
Searching for medical office space can be overwhelming. Simply put, it’s a really big decision because the space you choose will affect everything from your daily commute to your patient base. That’s why it’s important to be ultra-meticulous when
