Nov. 18, 2015Wednesday Medicareomed 2015practice management OMED 2015 Medicare annual wellness visits: A ‘golden opportunity’ for DOs Documenting these visits properly can help boost patient care and enhance revenue, says family physician Linda F. Delo, DO.
Oct. 20, 2015Tuesday ICD-10omed 2015osteopathic manipulative treatmentpractice management OMED 2015 Key to ICD-10 OMT coding: Document, document, document OMT coding hasn’t changed dramatically under ICD-10, but physicians need accurate, detailed documentation to avoid denied claims.
June 18, 2015Thursday HIPAA securitypractice management Email savvy Don’t click that link! Hackers use phishing scams to lift health data Because medical data is so valuable on the black market, it’s an especially attractive target for phishing attacks.
June 8, 2015Monday HIPAA securitypractice management Risk management Ounce of prevention: 5 steps to boosting your practice’s data security Prep for natural disasters, teach staff to spot threats, and review activity in your electronic medical record system, DOs and security experts say.
May 29, 2015Friday HIPAA securitypractice managementvideo Analyze this Safety first: How to perform a security risk assessment The patient information in your practice is one of your most valuable assets, so protecting it is a smart business move.
May 19, 2015Tuesday EHRsHIPAA securitypractice management Data security Health care in the time of data breaches: 3 things to know A HIPAA expert outlines what physicians need to understand about preparation, fines and retaining patients.
May 7, 2015Thursday direct primary carepatient carepractice management Go your own way Direct primary care: A way out of the labyrinth? Advocates say this practice model is the next big thing, but a health policy analyst cites drawbacks for patients and the health care system.
June 5, 2014Thursday practice management Changing Practices Adding ancillary services? Here’s what you need to know When you add aesthetic procedures or sales to your practice, remember that your patients’ safety comes first, experts say.
May 1, 2014Thursday practice management Extreme Practice Makeover Waiting rooms, too, can promote patient health Is your waiting room set up to optimize your patients’ mood and well-being? Experts in health care design share their tips.
Feb. 21, 2014Friday ICD-10practice management Ready, set, go ICD-10’s detailed requirements leave no room for procrastination The conversion to ICD-10 will have a profound impact on medical practices, and few physicians are prepared, a CMO says.