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 health information need to know how to navigate the Twitterverse.
Other concerns, like physician burnout, have been around for ages but are just recently coming to light. Now that physicians know of its negative consequences, they’re more careful not to overwork themselves.
This week’s articles look at a few of these emerging physician concerns.
Power Your Practice
Data in the doctor’s office, patient self-tracking and Google Glass are three healthcare technology trends primed to make an impact in 2014.
According to a Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) study, 61% of better-performing practices employ nonphysician providers (NPPs). Yet, improper onboarding can prevent you from realizing the benefits of hiring an NPP.
Due to new mandates and initiatives that take time away from patient care, physicians are becoming increasingly stressed. Luckily, there are some changes doctors can make to their practices to prevent physician burnout.
Protecting patients’ electronic data is a foremost concern of modern physician practices. In addition to any litigation brought forth by compromised patients, HIPAA penalties can cost as much as $50,000 for a single violation. Conducting a security risk analysis can not only help you avoid the heavy hand of HIPAA, but is a necessity for securing Meaningful Use incentive payments as well.
More than 60% of physicians use social media on a daily or weekly basis to explore new health information. Here’s a list of the 12 best Twitter feeds for doctors to follow.
CareCloud Blog
When comparing in-house versus outsourced medical billing, it becomes apparent outsourcing is the way to go.
Want to learn how to easily convert the most used ICD-9 codes? Or discover the key ICD-10 questions to ask payers and vendors? If so, register today for this informative ICD-10 webinar on January 23.
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