MPT Podcast 30 – Non-Clinic Career Opportunities for Physicians, with guest Joseph Kim MD, President of Medical Communications Media Inc. Dr. Kim introduces some resources for physicians who are interested in non-clinical job opportunities as a complement to their existing practice or as a second career. This Issue (7:00): Are there other opportunities for physicians […]
Our practice went live with our own EMR system in late 2008. For the most part, this was uneventful. The reason for this was mainly due to proper planning. And credit for our implementation plan goes primarily to our administrator, our IT director, and staff members of our appointed EMR committee. Although some […]
Many physicians are anxious about taking the plunge into electronic medical records. But as this article on HealthLeadersMedia.com illustrates, if an overworked primary care doctor working solo can do it, then most of you don’t have any excuses. Patrick Golden MD, a 55-year-old primary care doctor, admits he had a bumpy road on the way […]
MPT Podcast 29 – EHR Update 1, with guest Mary Pat Whaley of ManageMyPractice.com. Ms. Whaley brings us up-to-date on the latest in the EHR news, including the new HIPAA 5010 regulations and upcoming ICD10 coding rules. This Issue (9:16): Why doing EHR just for the money might not be such a good idea How […]
Learn what your medical practice needs to do to demonstrate ”Meaningful Use” and receive $44000+ in HITECH stimulus incentives. In part 2 of the HITECH series, Dr. Laffel goes into more details about the HITECH timeline. Brought to you by practicefusion.com
Those who thought electronic medical records would never catch on will be disappointed to know that EMR systems are now being sold at your local big-box discount store. Costco is offering its members an AllScripts EHR and Practice Management systems bundle for $499 a month. So now when you stock up on your bulk-sized dog […]
Ben Taylor, Guest Post: Traditionally, paper faxes have been used to transmit confidential medical information including prescriptions, test results and patient histories. With the introduction of rules and regulations in the healthcare industry, such as HIPAA, organizations in the healthcare industry are now moving to fax server software. Fax server software helps to integrate this […]
MPT Podcast 28 – HITRUST Alliance & Keeping Your PHI Secure, with guest Mike Meikle, of Hawkthorne Group Consulting. Mr. Meikle explains what the HITRUST Alliance is and how they can help medical practices cut through some of the regulatory clutter. This Issue (5:33): What is the HITRUST Alliance and why should you care? How […]
Even during tough economic times, employee retention should be a major concern. Regardless of the industry, it can cost thousands of dollars to replace a worker. In this video from WorkopolisTV, we learn what every manager needs to know about retaining employees and what factors are typically responsible for staff quitting.
What’s the best way to increase your referrals? Notice your successes and build on them, according to ExpertClick.com, a blog written by surgeon Vicki Rackner, MD. She plays a clip of Sandra Bird, marketing exec for the Hard Rock Cafe, explaining how it went from a hole-in-wall diner to an iconic tourist attraction. Don’t think […]
