Practice Finance

Compensation issues push PCPs to move from practices

Money isn't everything, but 35% of primary care physicians (PCPs) say it is the most important factor in changing practices. Compensation was 50% more important to PCPs in evaluating a professional move than location or quality of practice, the most significant factors for residents and fellows. » More

Practice Management

Today's operational issues overwhelming

Overwhelmed by changing reimbursement models, emerging regulations, and adopting new technology? You're not alone. Respondents to a recent survey said four of the top five "considerable or extreme challenges" they face relate to these operational issues. Three of the most troubling issues for practices had not even been on the radar screen in previous years. » More

Technology

Electronic submission of quality measures delayed

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) gave physicians a break in its recently proposed rule on meaningful use requirements for electronic health records (EHRs). The revision would allow eligible providers (EPs) to "continue to report clinical quality measure results as calculated by certified EHR technology by attestation" through 2012. Previously, CMS had required EPs to start submitting quality measures electronically to CMS next year. » More

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Health Law & Policy

Power wheelchair payment report blames physicians

When patients seek your help in getting a device that can allow them to live at home, instead of having to move to a long-term care facility, you have to navigate through a confusing maze of Medicare regulations to submit the order, only to find out that you are being blamed for the latest government healthcare expense boondoggle. What is really behind a recent government report blaming physicians for insufficient documentation for power wheelchairs? » More

Liability & Risk Management

Best practices prevent prescription drug abuse

Prescription drug abuse is the nation's fastest-growing drug problem, and unless primary care practices take appropriate precautions, it could become one of their fastest-growing regulatory and liability issues as well. Here are ways you can improve prescribing practices for opioids and other often-abused drugs. » More

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