Starting a New Practice Blog

The Important Role of EHR in Medical Billing

Discover the role of electronic health records in medical billing. Learn how EHR systems streamline the process and improve accuracy in healthcare billing.

What is Pay for Performance (P4P) Healthcare?

Pay for Performance (P4P) healthcare, also known as value-based care, is a revolutionary approach that aims to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services.

The Complete Guide to Cloud Medical Billing

Cloud medical billing refers to the process of managing medical billing tasks and related financial transactions through cloud-based software and services.

The Importance of Effective Communication in Your Medical Practice

Good communication is crucial to the success of a medical practice. It's important that everyone in the practice has a clearly defined role and understands how they fit into the bigger picture.

Mastering MIPS Reporting: Strategies, Challenges and More

The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a program under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) that aims to incentivize healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care.

Why Telehealth Software is Important for New Practices

Discover why telehealth software is a must-have for new medical practices. Improve patient access and increase efficiency in delivering quality healthcare services.

An Introduction to EHR Systems

EHR system is a secure way to store medical information and simplify patient care. Improve access, accuracy and engagement with an advanced EHR solution.

Understanding the 4 Cs of primary care

There are four established pillars or tenants of primary care that are associated with better quality services, lower costs, reduced healthcare inequity, and improved population health. It is importan

The costs and ROI of EHRs

Considerations for a practice partnership

COVID treatment and questions of ethics

As a newly established independent physician in a healthcare environment that is still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have questions about resources available to you and your patients and

Strategies for defending against medical malpractice

Strategies for defending against medical malpractice Strategies for defending against medical malpractice October 24, 2022Building a successful independent practice requires knowledge,...

Metropolitan areas with the fewest primary care physicians

Which metropolitan areas in the US have the fewest primary care physicians? We'll break down the areas that have the fewest primary care providers.

Most common coding problems and errors

Billing and coding incorrectly can cost your new independent practice, both financially and in terms of the time investment involved. Rejected claims must be recoded and resubmitted, which can...

Tips for preparing for a natural disaster

Whether your new independent practice is an area prone to wildfires or floods, hurricanes or earthquakes, you and your team need to be prepared for a natural disaster. Catastrophic natural events...

Communicating with patients in layman’s terms

Patients who are able to clearly understand their physician’s diagnosis and care instructions tend to be more engaged, leading to improved outcomes. Whether the communication is face to face or...

Revenue cycle management tips for new practices

What is revenue cycle management? Why is it important for an independent practice, especially as healthcare is moving away from the fee-for-service model and toward value-based care? Here are some...

ACO benchmarks being reviewed to reverse slide in participation

Adjusting for savings and improving equity are two of the main goals announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve the way benchmarks are calculated for Accountable...

Steps you can take now to prevent burnout

Physician burnout is a growing challenge, particularly in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Burnout can impact your own health and well-being and that of your staff and patients. There are ways...