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Pay-For-Performance More stick than carrot? |
The Country Doctor 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. |
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Hitting A Brick Wall Insurers are often more happy to tell physicians that a treatment isn't medically necessary. Here's the latest update. |
Never Events 28 outcomes that insurers won't cover. Here's what you need to know. |
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Sounding the Alarm 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 President Obama wants to pay you to implement a healthcare IT system. But should you take the bait? |
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A Bitter Pill How health plans hinder physicians’ drug prescribing preferences—and harm patients. |
Good Sense Services If you choose wisely, adding extra services to your practice can benefit both patients and your office’s bottom line. |
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Reform: 2009 Poised for Change Big changes are brewing in Washington, D.C., and they might change the way doctors do business. Here’s what the pundits predict. |
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| 2008 Features | ||
A Well-Oiled Machine 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 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. |
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Identity Theft 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. |
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