PhysiciansPractice Newsletter

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Want to be fined? Follow CMS’ opioid guidelines.

In the eyes of the law, prescribing opioids for patients with chronic pain means upholding ethical standards of professional conduct, not following a checklist.

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Is your smart assistant putting you at legal risk?

Privacy has always been as important as security. Biometrics add a new area for physicians and healthcare providers to watch.

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Physician, healthcare provider compensation is on the rise

Year-over-year data from MGMA found that salaries are up all around — and you can take that to the bank.

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Medical assistants who function at top of scope of practice

Bring a higher level of value and efficiency to healthcare delivery. See case studies about practices optimizing their staff members.

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) only through AMT

10 times you could be held liable for a business associate’s HIPAA breach

Recent clarifications on HIPAA liability underscore the importance of maintaining protected health information and taking precautions when working with third parties.

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Wearables empower patients and physicians with actionable data

Wearable devices that gather health and movement data are being put to new uses in the clinical setting for glucose monitoring, pain management and distraction, rehabilitation, and treatment adherence.

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Why seeing more patients doesn’t equal greater productivity

Though traditional fee-for-service reimbursement is tied to volume, quality patient care can’t be increased by simply adding more appointments.

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Ultra-customized precision medicine that’s tied to your genes

Each U.S. state uses a number of different tactics to manage the opioid epidemic. Where is your state focusing its efforts, and how does it compare to other states? See the state-by-state breakdown for laws, policies, and prescribing patterns.

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