by Mary Pat Whaley | Apr 24, 2011 | Day-to-Day Operations, Practice Marketing, Social Media
I admit to being a great fan of electronic media for healthcare. My fandom, however, does not mean that I believe all paper and ink informational and marketing mediums are dead. Because most practices have some portion of their patient population depending on paper...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Apr 20, 2011 | A Career in Practice Management, Collections, Billing & Coding, Day-to-Day Operations, Medicare & Reimbursement
Revenue cycle management (RCM) is a critical function in any healthcare entity. Managers do not have to know every detail about RCM, but if the RCM is on-site, they must understand: RCM reports and how to spot and be proactive about down-trends; performance measures...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Apr 17, 2011 | Day-to-Day Operations, Finance
If you’re considering opening your own lab or considering your options for adding a new service line to your lab, you should review the three different ways of procuring equipment and supplies. Purchasing Equipment When you purchase...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Apr 13, 2011 | Social Media
Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking to the Fayetteville (NC) Area Medical Group Managers Association (FAMMA) and we had a lively discussion about social media and healthcare. Here’s the link that you can use to download my powerpoint presentation.
by Mary Pat Whaley | Apr 10, 2011 | Headlines, Medicare & Reimbursement
Hospital Wage Index Reform Call Special Open Door Forum: Presentation and Listening Session on Hospital Wage Index Reform Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET. Section 3137(b) of the Affordable Care Act requires CMS to submit to Congress, by December 31,...
