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2010
- Becoming a 5-star Practice—May/Jun 2010
What Makes a 5-star Practice?
Great Customer Service
Non-physician Providers in Your Office
Must-have Technology
Overcoming Obstacles
- Health Information Technology—Mar/Apr 2010
EHRs: Making Your Move
Choosing an EHR System
A Guide to E-prescribing
Becoming a Digital Office
Future Trends in Practice Technology
- How to Error-proof Your Practice—Jan/Feb 2010
The Bottom Line on Errors
Reducing Medical Errors
Addressing Billing and Staff Issues
How Technology Can Help
What to Do When Errors Occur
2009
- Your Practice and the Recession—Nov/Dec 2009
The Effect on Your Practice
Understanding New Incentives
How to Thrive During a Recession
Other Coping Strategies to Consider
Post-recession Planning - Best Practices: Patient Safety—Sep/Oct 2009
Designing a Safer Practice
Medication Safety
Reporting Requirements
Implementing Quality Improvement (QI)
Building on Your Success - Marketing for the Primary Care Physician—Jul/Aug 2009
The Case for Marketing Your Practice
Developing Your ‘Brand’ and Marketing Strategy
Website and Social Networking Opportunities
Using Direct Mail, Publicity, and Other Tools
Executing and Assessing Your Plan - Primary Care and the Medical Home—May/Jun 2009
Primary Care Model Gains Momentum
Building Your Medical Home
How Technology Can Help
Paying the Bill
Seven Medical Home Experiences - Accurate Billing and Coding—Mar/Apr 2009
Beyond Reimbursement
Preventing Billing Problems
The Physician’s Role in Coding
Payer-specific Coding Issues
Technology That Can Help - Time Management—Jan/Feb 2009
Best Practices for Scheduling Patients
The Art of Staying Focused
Maximizing the 15-minute Office Visit
Supporting Staff to Work Efficiently
Making the Most of Your Off-hours
Pocket Coding Advisor: E/M Services and Procedures on the Same Day
2008
- Ethics in Medicine—Nov/Dec 2008
A Framework for the Medical Profession
Ethical Challenges in Everyday Practice
New Ethical Dilemmas Addressing Physician Incompetence
Ethics and the Law
Pocket Coding Advisor: Diagnosis Coding Part 2—Optimized Code Selection - Raise Your Scores—Sept/Oct 2008
A New Era of Measurement
The Players
The Role of Technology
Real-Life Quality Measurement Projects
Patient Satisfaction Measures
Pocket Coding Advisor: Diagnosis Coding Part I—Best Practices - Technology for Patient and Practice—July/Aug 2008
Enhancing Practice Effectiveness
Choosing Hardware and Software
Technology to Improve Patient Care
The Next Step: Advanced Functions
A Connected Future?
Pocket Coding Advisor: Coding for Skin Lesions - Small Practice Survival Guide—May/Jun 2008
Top Challenge: Reimbursement
Insurance and Financial Planning
Making Tech Dollars Count
The Right Staff
Expense Management
Pocket Coding Advisor: Coding for Counseling - Reducing Practice Risk—Mar/Apr 2008
Sizing Up Risk
Reducing Medication Errors
Improving Patient Communication
Getting Documentation Right
Getting the Most from Your EMR
Pocket Coding Advisor: Combining Problem and Preventive Visits - Consumer-driven Healthcare—Jan/Feb 2008
Diagnosing the Health Insurance Problem
Is CDHC the Cure?
Patients as Decision Makers
Reimbursement and Other Practice Challenges
CDHC Prognosis
Pocket Coding Advisor: It’s a Matter of Time: Billing for Prolonged Services
2007
- Personal & Professional Growth—Nov/Dec 2007
The Future of Medicine
Personal Growth Feeds Professional Development
New Practice Options
Flextime Arrangements
Lifelong Learning
Pocket Coding Advisor: Coding Chronic Conditions - Health Policy Review—Sept/Oct 2007
Medicare and the SGR Formula
Medical Liability Reform
The Uninsured
Medicaid, SCHIP, and State Reforms
Medical Research
Pocket Coding Advisor: A Look at Observation Codes - Emergency Planning—July/Aug 2007
What Does It Take To Be Prepared?
Proactive Measures
The Prepared Office
Is Flu Pandemic Likely?
The Home Front
Pocket Coding Advisor: Coding Medicare Well-woman Exams - Financial Visioning—May/June 2007
Defining Your Financial Vision
Using Values to Set Priorities
Mathcing Your Money Personality to Your Investments
Tools to Attain Your Personal Goals
Leaving a Legacy
Pocket Coding Advisor: 99213 or 99214? Solve the Dilemma - Optimize Your Practice—Mar/Apr 2007
Positioning Your Practice
Setting Up Your Systems
Money Matters–Generating Income
Money Matters–Managing Expenses
Creating the Peak-Performance Office
Pocket Coding Advisor: Reimbursement for Telephone Care - Evidence-Based Medicine—Jan/Feb 2007
Understanding Evidence-Based Medicine
Implementation: Advantages and Challenges
Effects on the Cost of Practicing Medicine
Weighing Medical Evidence
EBM and the Physician-Patient Relationship
2006
- Guide to Well-Being—Nov/Dec 2006
Taking The Lead
Back To Basics: Diet And Exercise
Effective Stress Management
Volunteer Work: A Legacy Of Caring
Rediscover The Joy Of Medicine - Surviving the Malpractice Crisis—Sept/Oct 2006
Avoiding Errors And System Breakdowns
Purchasing The Right Malpractice Insurance
Staying Out Of Court
When A Lawsuit Happens
Responses And Solutions To The Crisis - Patient-Physician Communication—July/Aug 2006
Impact Of Communications On Health Outcomes
Patient Communication: From Check-In To Check-Out
Breaking Down Barriers To Effective Communication
Crisis Situations Call For Clear Communication
Digital Tools Can Enhance Flow Of Information - Managing Your Practice—May/June 2006
Patient-Centered Strategies For Building Your Practice
Polish Your Practice’s Image With Creative Marketing
Maximizing Income While Controlling Costs
Personnel Mistakes Can Be Costly For Practices
Getting The Best Deal On Medical Equipment - Financial Planning—Mar/Apr 2006
Draw Up A Plan To Meet Your Financial Needs
Reduce Your Risks With Insurance Coverage
Building A Balanced Investment Portfolio
Start Early To Build Savings For College
Doctors Have Many Options For Retirement Savings - Technology in Practice—Jan/Feb 2006
Making The Case For Electronic Health Records?
Factors To Consider When Selecting A System
Making The Transition: Rethinking Workflows
Access Data From Anywhere With Handheld Devices
Internet Seen Transforming Research, Communications
2005
- Finding Work-Life Balance—Nov/Dec 2005
Stress Is An Occupational Hazard For Physicians
Don’t Let Time Killers Fly Under The Radar
Balancing Demands Of Work And Family
‘Physician, Heal Thyself’ By Managing Stress
Recognize The Signs Of Career Burnout - Physician’s Legal Handbook—Sept/Oct 2005
Dealing With Rising Malpractice Premiums
Protecting Your Practice And Holdings
Stay On The Right Side Of Employment Laws
Regulatory Issues Present Burdens For Practices
What You Need To Know Before Signing Contracts - Resolving Practice Dilemmas—July/Aug 2005
Dealing With Breakdowns In Communications
Difficult Patients Present Challenges For Practices
How To Handle Problems With Employees
Taking The High Road In Ethical Conflicts
Strategies For Managing All Types Of Crises - Retirement Planning—May/June 2005
Planning Ahead Key To Secure Retirement
Picking The Right Plan For Your Practice
Investing For Yourself And Your Employees
Making The Most Of IRA Rollovers
Exit Strategies: Planning For Practice Succession - Maximizing Practice Profits—Mar/Apr 2005
Streamlining Practice To Boost Cash Flow
Managed-Care Contracts: What You Need To Know
Making The Most Of Medicare And Medicade
Ancillary Services Can Increase Revenues
Squeezing Out Savings In Overhead Costs - Error Proofing Your Practice—Jan/Feb 2005
Are We Making Progress in Cutting Medical Errors?
Stopping Errors At Their Source
Creating A Culture Of Safety In Your Practice
Technology To The Rescue
Should Errors Be Fully Disclosed?
