Past Issues

2008

• 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
  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?