Hiring a medical practice consultant is a smart decision for practices looking to produce greater business efficiency, productivity or profitability through improved revenue cycle management; but when should you hire a consultant instead of doing the work yourself? Three of the … Read More
You and some colleagues have decided the time is right for your group to start your own medical office. All of you have had the hospital experience, and you’ve had enough. Your group wants to provide healthcare services without all … Read More
What happened to the claim? Did the whole claim get paid? Is it going to be rejected? When will the claim be paid? If you have been asking yourself these questions frequently, then it seems you are ready for … Read More
The healthcare industry is facing major changes over the next several years – most notably, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or PPACA, which takes effect in 2014. PPACA's benefits include free access to preventative and routine care, coverage … Read More
The problem of frequent emergency department users has been an ongoing discussion within the medical community for years; this has been an escalating problem in the health care system. As more studies indicate the need to redirect these patients into … Read More
After perusing year-end news releases, the staff at Clinic Service has compiled a list of high-profile concepts that will likely be at the center of debate about best medical practices in 2013. In no particular order, they are: 1. “As … Read More
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has been met with both anxiety and relief in the medical community. Opinions about the legislation differ greatly. While pieces of the law have raised concerns, the bottom line is that the … Read More
With only a few days until the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election, the future of Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a hot topic. If Obama is re-elected, the ACA is undoubtedly here to stay. However, is Romney is elected, Obamacare is … Read More
Keep the patients you have and allow your relationships with your patients be the motivating factor for word of mouth advertising. Get your whole team involved from Practice Managers, to Physicians, to RNs, and even your medical billing staff. One … Read More
Medical Practice management is changing. Have you noticed the old jokes about doctors making house calls are not heard as often? Heck, how many people now really know what a house call was? Truth be told, many. The point being … Read More