Medicare Update

7 things doctors need to know about MACRA proposed rule

We broke down the most important things physicians need to know right now about the just released rule. » Read what you need to know

Four Easy Steps To Market Your Practice Online
With more and more patients turning to the web to choose their doctor, it's imperative that physicians create and implement a sound online marketing strategy. This playbook will help physician practices looking to better market their practices online with the four things that beginner and novice practices should be doing in this area. Read More

Blog

What will a malware breach cost a physician practice?

If you think that you have not had a data breach in your business, you are an ostrich with your head in the sand, writes Carol Gibbons, RN, BSN, NHA in her latest blog. » Read the advice here

How to Optimize Your Practice Tasks and Workflows
To remain independent, your private practice needs to run like a well-oiled machine, delivering quality patient care while thriving financially as a business. Physicians, front office and back office personnel all play critical roles. Most small practices can't afford a large staff, so it's important that those you do employ work as efficiently as possible. Read More

Diabetes Resource Center

HHS seeks Medicare benefit for diabetes prevention program

HHS recently announced plans to expand its Diabetes Prevention Program, a model funded by the Affordable Care Act, now that results have shown that the program aimed at high-risk seniors not only improved health but also resulted in reduced net Medicare spending on beneficiaries. » Find out more

Top 12 Must Haves Selecting Your Next EHR/PM
A good EHR should help streamline your practice workflow and reduce the staff time required for a number of common tasks. Here are some of the ways a sophisticated EHR should help your practice save time and money. Read More

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