How the Obamacare insurance exchanges will impact primary care physicians

As the October 1 open enrollment deadline nears for health insurance exchanges, there are seemingly just as many unanswered questions about exchanges’ impact on physician practices in terms of costs, payer rules, quality of reimbursements, increased collections, and other issues associated with an influx of new patients. Here’s how the Obamacare health insurance exchanges will affect you. » Full article

Treating sleep disorders can wake up your practice’s bottom line

The prevalence of sleep problems, combined with a growing array of user-friendly devices for conducting home sleep tests, represents an opportunity for primary care physicians to add a new income stream and improve the quality of life for many of their patients. » Full article

14 key steps to building an effective EHR training program

Don’t skimp on staff EHR training to save money. Here are 14 steps to creating a training program that will pave the way for a successful EHR implementation. » Full article

What physicians need to know about restrictive covenants

Restrictive covenants temporarily control how physicians can practice, and how they can obtain new patients. That’s why it’s critically important for physicians to understand the details of a restrictive covenant before entering into one. » Full article

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