Search results for "Practice management"
DEA to ease burden, allow e-prescribing controlled substances
The Drug Enforcement Administration released an interim final rule outlining how doctors can begin to fulfill narcotic prescriptions electronically. ACP's practice management staff outline how physicians can begin the process.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/practice.htm
1 Jun 2010
Nominees named for College Officer, Treasurer and Regents
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians placed in nomination candidates for leadership positions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/regents.htm
1 Nov 2012
Officer and Regent election results announced
Election results include the Chair-elect, Board of Regents, two new regents and the Chair-elect Designee, Board of Governors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/regents.htm
1 Mar 2011
Follow a few simple steps to ensure safety with vaccines
Needlesticks happen. Patients have the same or similar names. OSHA inspectors visit. Drugs are recalled. Now what?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/ten.htm
1 Mar 2008
Moving toward patient-centered care
Practice not currently considering the patient-centered medical home model can still position themselves for an eventual transition if and when the idea comes of age.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2010
Hepatitis C diagnosis, treatment changing rapidly
This issue covers topics including management of hepatitis and the effect of new direct-pay practice models on primary care practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/editors.htm
1 Jan 2015
Adding cosmetic procedures lifts internists' sagging incomes
Stagnating incomes encourage some primary care physicians to add botulinum toxin injections and chemical peels to their menu of services.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/cosmetics.htm
1 Feb 2008
CMS dramatically changes CPT consultation billing for 2010
CMS no longer recognizes CPT consultation codes 99241-99255 for consultations. ACP's practice management staff explain how to bill for outpatient and inpatient visit codes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/practice.htm
1 Jan 2010
Practice Tips: Staying on track for ICD-10
Learn what you and your practice should be doing now to meet the Oct. 1 ICD-10 deadline.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2014
Look before leaping into a large health system
Many physicians are leaving private practice and turning to large health systems to give them breathing room to care for their patients and restore work-life balance. But before making the leap, physicians should ensure that the move is the best one.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/transitions.htm
1 May 2013