2009 Features

Pay-For-Performance
September 2009

More stick than carrot?

The Country Doctor
August 2009

Patients in rural Southern California have long had a hard time getting access to primary and specialist care. Here’s a look at the current situation and prospects for a better future.

Hitting A Brick Wall
July 2009

Insurers are often more happy to tell physicians that a treatment isn't medically necessary. Here's the latest update.

Never Events
June 2009

28 outcomes that insurers won't cover. Here's what you need to know.

Sounding the Alarm
May 2009

New rules from the FTC aim to prevent identity theft. Here’s a simple guide to what you need to do to be compliant—and why.

Taking the Hit
April 2009

President Obama wants to pay you to implement a healthcare IT system. But should you take the bait?

A Bitter Pill
March 2009

How health plans hinder physicians’ drug prescribing preferences—and harm patients.

Good Sense Services
February 2009

If you choose wisely, adding extra services to your practice can benefit both patients and your office’s bottom line.

Reform: 2009 Poised for Change
January 2009

Big changes are brewing in Washington, D.C., and they might change the way doctors do business. Here’s what the pundits predict.

2008 Features

A Well-Oiled Machine
December 2008

Physician assistants can help you see more patients in a day and offload some of your more mundane tasks, making your office run ever more efficiently. Here’s what you need to know about hiring one, or even two, physician assistants.

The Palmetto Problem
November 2008

The transition from NHIC to Palmetto GBA for the processing of Medicare claims has been plagued with problems. Is there an end in sight? We tell you what’s gone wrong and what you can do about it.

Identity Theft
October 2008

There’s no sure-fire way to prevent identity theft but there are tried-and-true methods for making it harder for thieves to steal your valuable information. Here are 10 great tips for protecting yourself and your hard-won assets.