Be different or begone: Finding your unique value proposition
A medical practice must distinguish between its practice and that of the competitor.
AI will not replace physicians
Computers can't communicate as compassionately as a skilled physician.
Recent HHS HIPAA enforcement underscores malicious insiders
Neglecting insider threats can be equally as costly as ransomware and other cyberattacks.
Taylor Swift, healthcare, and the 2024 election
Doctors can learn a lesson from the singer songwriter.
February issue of Physicians Practice digital edition released
A special look at the results of our Staff Salary Survey.
Bonsai, business, and practice management
Growing bonsai takes patience and the right tools, just like growing your practice.
HHS cybersecurity performance goals consistent with legal requirements
Cybersecurity is important for patient piece of mind, but it's also required by law.
Another nail in private practice’s coffin
Congressional decisions, or lack thereof, could spell doom for the future of private practice.
Recently updated provider enrollment, compliance obligations
Changes have been made to the process of enrolling your practice in Medicare.
Hiring a marketing agency
A few reasons to consider hiring a marketing firm and suggestions for vetting a potential firm for your practice.
Are clinical trials right for your practice? Assessing the strategic fit
Participating in clinical trials can vastly improve patient outcomes and accelerate your practice’s reputation and ability to attract top-tier talent.
Don’t make these strategic planning mistakes
These mistakes can get in the way of all of your practice's best laid plans.
Last chance to avoid these tax scams and risks
With tax-day right around the corner we take a final look at scams, mistakes and seasonal risks to avoid while you still can.
Managing the request for a second opinion
A practical approach when a patient requests a second opinion.
How to change the world: Start by making your bed
Lessons for life from a Navy SEAL.
21st Century Cures Act: Recent appearances in HHS-OIG guidance and a final rule
Crucial information to get your year started right.
January issue of Physicians Practice digital edition released
The monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers.
Inherited real estate part one: A checklist for heirs
What to do when you've inherited some property.
When the boomerang employee tries to return
You know you should have a plan for when an employee leaves; but what if they want to return?
2 Key Stark Law items: Strict liability and volume or value
A look at the self-referral law.
Eratosthenes and measuring the Earth’s circumference: Its implications for healthcare innovationi
Creative thinking can change everything.
What doctors can learn from tying their shoes
Sometimes there's a better way to do what you do every day.
December issue of Physicians Practice digital edition released
Screen-life imbalance: Its Impact on the medical profession
In healthcare, where doctors rely heavily on digital platforms for patient management, diagnostics, and communication, achieving an optimal screen-life balance has become a formidable task.
In a New York state of mind – Recent legal and enforcement considerations
'Tis the season to consider practice cybersecurity.
2023 Coding medical decision making – Risk
There are new definitions for the risk category.
Fill your schedule: Using recall lists to increase production
We can fill our schedules not only with new patients, but also increasing existing patients returning to our practices.
Coding changes to Medicare telehealth services for CY 2024
A look at changes coming January 1.
Suggestions for protecting your medical practice from litigation
Safeguard your medical practice from litigation by adopting proactive strategies.
2024 Changes to ICD-10 codes
There are 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions and 13 revisions that went into effect October 1, 2023.