2010 Editorial Calendar

January/February 2010: Error Proofing Your Office

How safe is your office? Find out what you can do to error proof your practice by addressing medical mistakes, including medication errors, as well as administrative mistakes. This issue will include checklists of tips to help physicians incorporate new ideas, systems, and technology.

• Mistakes and Your Bottom Line
• Medical Mistakes
• Reducing Billing Errors
• Software Solutions
• The Ethical Perspective

March/April 2010: Health Information Technology

The new cornerstone for medical practices is cutting edge health information technology. This issue gives a guide to staying on top of the latest trends, including electronic medical records, e-prescribing, and Websites, as well as prepare for the future.

• How to Select the Best EMR
• What Your Should Know About E-Prescribing
• Maximizing Your Website
• Online Consults and Other Opportunities
• Future Trends

May/June 2010: Becoming a 5 Star Practice

What does it take to become the best practice you can be—a 5 Star Practice? This issue helps practices address common problems with practical, step-by-step solutions.

• What Makes a 5 Star Practice?
• Quick Tips to Great Customer Service
• Non-Physician Providers in Your Office
• Must-Have Technology
• Overcoming Obstacles

July/August 2010: Human Resources

Effectively managing your office is key to running a smooth practice and meeting patient needs. In this issue we help physicians with the human resources side of their practice by offering critical tips on issues from staffing levels to checking credentials to handle today’s most complex issues.

• Evaluating Your Operation
• Motivating Staff in Lean Times
• Policy Checklist
• Handling Sensitive Situations
• Your Next Steps

September/October 2010: Legal Ins and Outs

It’s more critical than ever for physician practices to know the latest about regulations that affect the way they do business. In this edition of Doctor’s Digest we’ll guide you through the key issues and offer practical advice that you need today.

• Risk Management Strategies
• Understanding Fraud and Abuse Laws
• Antitrust and Your Practice
• Complying with Privacy Laws
• Case Studies

November/December 2010: Your Office in 2015

What will your office be like five years from now? Knowing that now can help you plan for the not so distant future. In this issue, we tell you what you should do today to prepare for your practice of tomorrow.

• The Impact of Health Reform
• A Day in The Office
• New Standards
• EMRs and Other Technology
• Making Your Office “Green”
• What You Should Do Today