Dermatologists have a variety of new tools to help them be better doctors. Systems with mole detection are just one example. Another tech development that deserves consideration is Dermascopy, since there is general consensus that a dermascope can improve the quality … Read More
Outsourcing your medical billing is a huge decision with far-reaching implications. Making the jump from in-house billing and coding to an outside company comes with a number of pros and cons: Pros of Using a Medical Coding & Billing Services … Read More
A new survey from InstaMed, Trends in Healthcare Payments Eighth Annual Report: 2017, indicates it isn’t just the cost of medical bills that has patients upset — it’s the hassle involved in paying for their healthcare. In fact, the situation is … Read More
The value-based payment reform is well underway, yet there seems to be little agreement in the field of how best to move forward, according to a new survey from Leavitt Partners. The survey assessed physicians, employers, and consumers in issues … Read More
The new year might not be here yet, but it’s quickly approaching, which makes these last few months of 2017 an excellent time to start strategizing for the year to come. It’s never too early to think about improving your … Read More
Selling your practice to a large hospital system or another practice can be an exciting, and scary, step for you and your practice. There are so many things to consider when selling your practice, and one that often falls to … Read More
Did you know that 80% of all medical bills contain mistakes? Even worse, $68 billion in lost healthcare spending can be attributed to medical billing mistakes, according to Kaiser Health. According to a recent article from Medical Economics, the problem … Read More
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), and it’s the perfect time to educate your patients about the importance of vaccines. We know what you’re thinking: I totally get the importance of vaccines for my patients, but vaccines aren’t all … Read More
Choosing a medical biller is one of the most important decisions you can make for your medical practice or hospital. How quickly claims are processed and how much money is collected on each claim can dramatically affect not only your … Read More
A new survey by Deloitte finds nearly 50 percent of physicians report being unaware of MACRA, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. While this isn’t shocking news, it does mean these doctors are going to miss out financially if they, … Read More