The medical office of today has changed dramatically in recent years. The standard of medical care is often put under a microscope, no mistakes are allowed. The same is true for the back office of a medical practice. It must … 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
Last week, Health Leaders posted an article from Kaiser Health addressing the new medicine model: healthcare in retail. Wal-Mart is looking at how to incorporate general care into their retail centers. Wal-Mart previously changed the game by adding $4 generic … Read More
The worries about implementing ANSI 5010 by January are piling up. Last month, the Medical Group Management Association has asked for a contingency plan for those physicians not ready for the ANSI 5010 deadline in January 2012. What about those … Read More
What does it mean when business managers, lawyers and consultants talk about incorporation? Incorporating a medical practice means weighing the pros and cons. It can mean a difference in taxes, liability and costs. Finding someone who can give advice on … Read More
Physicians go into the medical field to practice medicine. Medical school does not cover topics like hiring staff, finding a good office location, getting referrals or setting up billing systems. Most doctors would probably admit that they never even wanted … Read More
When looking at software for following the new regulations, it is important to understand if the software is compliant with new health regulations. But for many people, understanding basic technology to make a sound decision when selecting software or outsourcing … Read More
Medical billing can be thought of as numbers and codes; paperwork and forms. But correct medical billing can prevent monetary issues for families, and difficult accounting issues for medical practices. Both sides benefit by feeling successful ; the patient feels … Read More
Billing and collections. It sounds straight-forward, routine even. Something that is done in thousands of medical offices with qualified professionals. Most physicians themselves have a general understanding of how the medical billing process works: Enter patient information into an EHR … Read More