Part B News | Physician Practice Perspectives

New draft standards move industry closer to electronic health records

05/01/2004

With the consumer push toward everything electronic, it makes sense for medical practices to move in the same direction and adopt electronic health records (EHRs). To prepare for the switch, follow our expert analysis of updates from the government and the standard-setting organization Health Level Seven (HL7).

Decide whether your office needs a makeover

05/01/2004

First in a two-part series. Imagine if your physicians could increase their daily patient census from 40 to 70 without increasing their hours or raising their stress levels. Experts say they can-simply by making their workspace more efficient.

Use billing reports to test managed-care contracts

05/01/2004

Too many practices simply accept every available managed-care plan on the premise that something always beats nothing. Don't be one of them. Your billing system probably contains some of the tools needed to truly evaluate the value a managed-care contract can bring to your practice.

Prep your practice for changes from CMS

05/01/2004

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made some drastic changes that take effect in 2004-for instance, eliminating the 90-day grace period for new codes and decreasing the amount of time payers have to respond to written requests. Mark your calendars to make sure your practice is ready.

Trade in your mutual funds for equities, avoid hidden fees

05/01/2004

The mutual fund scandals that sent the Attorney General of New York, Elliot Spitzer, knocking on the Securities and Exchange Commission's door, also prompted comprehensive planner Jim Christie1 to reevaluate his approach to investing.

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