By Robert Tennant January 16, 2012 In June 2011, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of a questionnaire that ranked members' most-pressing practice-management challenges. In this edition of "Practice Makes Perfect,"... ... FULL STORY
By Donna Knapp December 19, 2011 In June, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of a questionnaire that ranked members' most pressing practice-management challenges. In this edition of "Practice Makes Perfect," we'll... ... FULL STORY
By Dr. Jeffrey Milburn November 22, 2011 In June, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of a questionnaire that ranked members' most pressing practice-management challenges. In this edition of "Practice Makes Perfect," we'll... ... FULL STORY
By Derek Kosiorek October 17, 2011 In June, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of a questionnaire that ranked members' most pressing practice-management challenges. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we'll tackle No. 4 on that list: selecting and implementing a new electronic health-record system. ... FULL STORY
By David Gans August 22, 2011 Our nation's health insurance and healthcare delivery systems are in the midst of their greatest change in recent memory. ... FULL STORY
By Robert Tennant May 23, 2011 Fewer than six weeks remain before your medical group practice will be subject to e-prescribing penalties. ... FULL STORY
By Owen Dahl March 22, 2011 Patients today want alternative ways to visit their physicians. Because so many are tied to their computers, iPads and cellphones, e-mail visits and consultations offer one approach for meeting the changing market demand for care. Likewise, as providers look for more efficient ways to provide care... ... FULL STORY
By Kenneth Hertz February 22, 2011 "We can't get our front desk staff to understand the importance of customer service with our patients." "I constantly get complaints from patients about the rudeness of our billing office." "Why aren't our nurses more diligent in returning phone calls?" ... FULL STORY
By Robert Tennant and Nancy Enos January 17, 2011 With the Oct. 1, 2013, implementation date for adopting the new ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes rapidly approaching, it is critical that practice leaders become aware of the impact this change will have on their organizations. While the transition to ICD-10-CM will affect many of the clinical and... ... FULL STORY
December 06, 2010 In June, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of a questionnaire that ranked members' most pressing practice-management challenges. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we'll tackle No. 2 on that list: managing finances in light of the uncertainty of Medicare... ... FULL STORY
By Nick Fabrizio November 08, 2010 In June, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its third annual survey of members on the professional issues that challenge them the most. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we address No. 11 on the list: leading development of the organization's strategic plan... ... FULL STORY
October 11, 2010 When I ask the question, “Who is the most important person in your office?” some say the doctors; others say the patients. Most overlook a very important team member: the receptionist. The receptionist is integral to ensuring the practice puts its best foot forward. ... FULL STORY
By Caren Baginski September 13, 2010 In June, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its third annual member survey on the professional issues that challenge them the most. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we address No. 27 on the list: Implementing social media tools to engage patients. ... FULL STORY
By Kenneth Hertz August 09, 2010 In June, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its third annual survey of members on issues that challenge them the most in their professional lives. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we address No. 8 on the list: managing teamwork and group dynamics among... ... FULL STORY
July 12, 2010 The ban on electronic prescribing of controlled substances has made many clinicians reluctant to adopt e-prescribing at all. Controlled substances constitute about 10% of all prescriptions written in this country, and incorporating separate paper and e-prescribing systems and separate methods of... ... FULL STORY
By Cynthia Dunn June 07, 2010 In August 2009, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its annual survey of its members on issues that challenge them the most in their professional lives. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we address No. 22 on the list: implementing a patient-centered medical... ... FULL STORY
May 10, 2010 In August 2009, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its annual survey of its members on issues that challenge them the most in their professional lives. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we address No. 17 on the list: Dealing with the commercial-payer physician... ... FULL STORY
By Owen Dahl April 12, 2010 In August 2009, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its annual survey of its members on issues that challenge them the most in their professional lives. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we address No. 17 on the list: designing and implementing payment policies... ... FULL STORY
By Donna Knapp March 08, 2010 Hospitalist practices, as do other inpatient-based practices, present the unique challenge of managing, maintaining and growing the practice from afar. The physicians and administration have to compromise at times, but practice managers can create smooth paths to follow to accomplish practice goals... ... FULL STORY
By Kenneth Hertz February 08, 2010 In August 2009, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its annual survey of its members on issues that challenge them the most in their professional lives. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we address No. 14 on the list: improving patient flow through the practice. ... FULL STORY
By Owen Dahl January 11, 2010 In August 2009, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its annual survey of its members on issues that challenge them the most in their professional lives. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we address No. 18 on the list: collecting from commercial payers. ... FULL STORY
By Kenneth Hertz December 14, 2009 In August, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its annual survey of its members on issues that challenge them the most in their professional lives. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we address No. 19 on the list: determining optimal staffing ratios. ... FULL STORY
By Derek Kosiorek November 09, 2009 In August, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its annual survey of its members on issues that challenge them the most in their professional lives. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we address No. 23 on the list: selecting and implementing a new... ... FULL STORY
October 12, 2009 In August, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its annual survey of its members on issues that challenge them most in their professional lives. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we address No. 15 on the list: Understanding physician rating criteria. ... FULL STORY
By Robert Tennant September 14, 2009 In August, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its annual survey of its members on issues that challenge them most in their professional lives. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we tackle the 13th-ranked challenge on that list of issues: Preparing for... ... FULL STORY
By Cynthia Dunn August 10, 2009 In July 2008, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of a questionnaire that ranked members' most pressing practice-management challenges. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we tackle No. 13 on that list: designing and implementing a system for communicating with... ... FULL STORY
July 13, 2009 In July 2008, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of a questionnaire that ranked members' most pressing practice-management challenges. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we tackle No. 7 on that list: modifying your physician compensation methodology. ... FULL STORY
June 08, 2009 In July 2008, the MGMA released the results of a questionnaire that ranked members’ most pressing practice-management challenges. In this edition of Practice Makes Perfect, we tackle No. 11 on that list: Participating in commercial pay-for-performance programs. ... FULL STORY
