by Mary Pat Whaley | Dec 10, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Day-to-Day Operations, Finance, Medicare & Reimbursement
Private practices, hospital-owned practices and affiliated group practices are facing big changes from healthcare reform, demographic shifts, and economic and reimbursement pressure. The industry is re-evaluating itself from top to bottom and looking for new business...
by Abraham Whaley | Dec 9, 2012 | A Career in Practice Management, Amazing Customer Service, Day-to-Day Operations, Leadership, Quality
During the holiday season we are reminded to give thanks and extend our best wishes to family, friends, and colleagues. It’s a time to step back and reflect upon the accomplishments achieved in collaboration with your team, and feel a sense of gratitude for...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Dec 3, 2012 | Day-to-Day Operations, Headlines
Most people think they know the basics about health insurance reform in 2014: If they do not have access to medical insurance, they will be required to purchase insurance (costly) or they will be taxed (also costly.) What many people don’t know is that based on...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Dec 2, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Day-to-Day Operations, Medicare & Reimbursement, Medicare This Week
The Part B Medicare deductible for 2013 is $147.00. What should you do with this information? You should avoid taking a big financial hit in the first quarter of 2013 by collecting deductibles at time of service. How do you do that? Let all patients know in advance...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Nov 28, 2012 | Day-to-Day Operations, General, Headlines, Innovation, Leadership, Practice Marketing
Update Here: 12 Physician Practice Models for 2016 You might think I’m crazy, but this is a really good time to start a solo practice, especially for primary care providers. Many physicians want to control how they deliver care and as independent thinkers, do...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Nov 19, 2012 | Day-to-Day Operations, Electronic Medical Records, Finance, Headlines, Medicare & Reimbursement, Medicare This Week
This Week’s Medicare News for Medical Practice Managers Vice Chair Gingrey (R-GA) “Confident” of SGR Fix Passing in Lame Duck Congress Session (jump to story) CMS Releases Stage 2 Meaningful Use Specification Sheets with Details on Each Measure ...