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» Cures for the Ailing Medicare System
By Paul H. Kirz, MD, CFP | Published 12/1/2007 | 12 December , Open Forum

Don't believe it when people say the Medicare program is going away.

» Calling All Alumni
By Robert J. Rogers, MD | Published 09/1/2007 | 09 September , Open Forum

Give back to your medical school by participating in the alumni association.

» Do a Tech Checkup on Your Practice
By Bill Rochfort | Published 08/1/2007 | 08 August , Open Forum

Here are ways to improve your practice with the right technology solutions.

» Shifting the Focus to Healthcare Needs
By Brian Johnston, MD | Published 07/1/2007 | 07 July , Open Forum

As part of reform, we should measure our disease burden and specify covered services.

» Business School Concepts for Profitable Practices
By Daniel J. Rich, MBA | Published 04/1/2007 | 04 April , Open Forum

Here's how to figure out whether your hectic days are actually profitable.

» The ABCs of REITs
By Paul H. Kirz, MD, CFP | Published 01/1/2007 | 01 January , Open Forum

Learn how real estate investment trusts operate and provide investment advantages.

» How to Reduce Your No-Shows
By George Conomikes | Published 10/1/2006 | 10 October , Open Forum

Here are four steps to stop losing revenue from patients who miss appointments.

» A Government Gift - The 529 Plan
By Paul H. Kirz, MD, CFP | Published 08/1/2006 | 08 August , Open Forum

College costs are steep so reap the tax advantages of this unique savings program.

» Fighting Unethical Expert Witness Testimony
By David M. Priver, MD | Published 07/1/2006 | Open Forum , 07 July

A group works to correct the damage false testimony can do to patients and physicians.

» Why I Became a Lawyer
By Robert Y. Uyeda, MD, FACS | Published 05/1/2006 | Open Forum , 05 May

As a surgeon, I came in contact with many lawyers--and thought I could do a better job.

» Battling Obesity
By Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante | Published 04/1/2006 | 04 April , Open Forum

Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante writes about his personal battle with obesity. He notes that the direct and indirect medical costs of obesity in California are $21.7 billion annually. What's one way to reduce those costs? Personal accountability--his own.

» Financing Information Technology
By Michael Fleming | Published 03/1/2006 | 03 March , Open Forum

How leasing can help you acquire new technology without the risk of obsolescence.

» Boosting Cancer Screening Rates

Physicians can be agents of change for ethnic patients when it comes to early detection. The Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations has developed an accredited continuing medical education course to educate them.

» Creating a Win-Win-Win With P4P
By Elaine Batchlor, MD | Published 01/1/2006 | 01 January , Open Forum

A study by Medi-Cal HMOs shows incentives benefit doctors, health plans and patients.

» Female Physicians Voice Gender Perceptions
By Leo van der Reis, MD | Published 12/1/2005 | 12 December , Open Forum

A small survey of California and Dutch doctors reveals gender-based conflicts in medicine.

» Prepare for P4P Today

Don’t ignore the widespread move toward incentives to improve healthcare quality.


 



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