Search results for "Practice Management"
Dividing the pie by keeping it simple
Looking for the perfect compensation plan for your practice? Here's the secret.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/thirteen.htm
1 May 2008
ACP recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month
ACP's immunization resources include practice management tools such as webinars and videos that cover the latest vaccine recommendations, coaching calls to assist physicians in implementing standing orders, and a residency training program to help program directors identify quality improvement projects.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/02/6.htm
2 Aug 2016
Practice Tips: Ancillary procedures are win-win-win
There are several ways to increase practice revenue, including patient volume, better collections, or better contract rates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/tips.htm
1 Mar 2014
Tool simplifies quality measure reporting
The Physician Quality Reporting System recently switched from incentive payments for adopting it to penalties for not doing so. To avoid future penalties, use ACP's registry tool, the PQRIWizard, to fulfill the requirements.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/tips.htm
1 Jan 2013
The e-prescribing paradox
Practices need to have an e-prescribing system up and running by the end of May. Learn how to qualify by using the G8553 code at least 10 times by then.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2011
Consider offering in-office labs
Office-based labs increase efficiency, contribute to faster diagnoses and treatment and improve satisfaction. Increased regulation and reduced reimbursement should be balanced against new technology and a greatly expanded range of tests available.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/cpii.htm
1 Sep 2009
Success in ACOs depends on collaboration
Physicians should consider culture, autonomy and resources before jumping in.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/acos.htm
1 Jul 2013
Worried about ICD-10? ACP can help
The date for ICD-10 implementation is Oct. 1, and practices should be working now to make sure they are ready for the compliance deadline. To help members with the transition, ACP is offering several resources at discounted rates for ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/10/6.htm
10 Mar 2015
Electronic medical records have yet to fulfill their potential
An admittedly technophobic internist recounts her first day using an electronic health records. Her lesson learned: Internists must take control of their design and use to make the most of these new systems.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/10/presidents.htm
1 Oct 2011
Practice Tips: The self-pay conundrum and other tricky HIPAA omnibus requirements
While many of the omnibus changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act are subtle and may not require a great deal from a practice, the penalties for noncompliance are severe.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/tips.htm
1 Nov 2013