By Andrew Graham CEO, Clinic Service It’s hard to deny that it is becoming increasingly challenging to be an independent practice. Increasing regulation and decreasing reimbursements are putting a financial strain on independent practices. Enter private equity. Private equity has entered … 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
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
When you think about the words “compassion” or “kindness,” you probably think first about your clinical care. While bedside manner is critical, the clinical setting isn’t the only aspect of your practice where kindness belongs. What about your billing department? … Read More
Before choosing a new doctor, many healthcare consumers do their due diligence and spend time researching a doctor and/or practice online. By reading online ratings and reviews, they’re forming an opinion of your practice before they even set foot in … Read More
Do you have a position in your office that seems to be a revolving door, in constant need of replacement? Is employee turnover a continuing challenge for you as you try to run a successful medical practice? Maybe it’s not the … Read More
Your patients (and potential patients!) are savvy about finding information about your medical practice online. A study by Pew Research Centers, found that found that 80 percent of people look online for health information. Patients are evaluating their care options the … Read More
While reading Physicians Practice magazine online, we tripped across a good, if a bit negative, blog written by a practice-based medical biller. The blog is titled “A Look At The Average Day of a Medical Biller.” While not trying to, … Read More
The Denver media has shown a renewed interest in emergency room (ER) charges in the wake of articles in the Denver Post highlighting the growth of free-standing ER facilities popping up all around the Denver metro area, and patients accidentally … Read More