Empower Patients by Supporting Their Desire for a Second Opinion
Although a patient’s request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire.
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Practice Management
Why It’s Important to Discuss Sexual Health with Patients
Sex is an indicator of a healthy lifestyle, so it’s important that physicians discuss sexual health with patients to ensure optimal patient wellness.
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Physicians Need to Identify Duplicate & Overlayed Patient Records
Physicians should employ strategies to avoid duplicate and overlay medical records, which can have detrimental impacts on patient healthcare.
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A Hands-On Approach to Minimizing Denied Claims
By employing a hands-on approach to health insurance claims, patients and physicians can help reduce the number of denied claims and increase revenue.
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Preparing Healthcare Teams & Patients for Potential Halloween Horrors
Halloween poses medical risks that impact healthcare professionals and patients, so preparing teams and educating patients on Halloween health hazards is key.
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Women Continue to Face Significant Healthcare System Challenges
Recent reports based on experiences and perceptions of patients and practitioners reveal that women continue to face significant healthcare system challenges.
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2025 ICD-10-CM Codes Are Now in Effect: Key Updates You Need to Know
2025 ICD-10-CM updates include new codes, code deletions and revisions, and a conversion table that identifies inactive codes and their replacements.
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How Cash-Based Healthcare May Be Beneficial in HIV
Cash-based healthcare aims to provide all individuals with vital healthcare services, eliminating the burden of navigating insurance company requirements.
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Is This New Practice Model the Cure for Physician Burnout & the Future of Primary Care?
Working in a concierge healthcare system allows doctors to reclaim their primary role in patient care and reconnect with meaning in their practice of medicine.
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What the Re-Classification of Cannabis as a Schedule III Drug Means for Physicians
Physicians should educate themselves on the benefits of medical marijuana, recognizing that cannabis may soon be re-classified as a Schedule III drug.
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How to Use the Trauma-Informed Approach
Part two of a conversation with Alex McDonald, MD and Erika Roshanravan, MD about trauma-informed approach to healthcare.
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What Is the Trauma-Informed Approach?
A two-part conversation with Alex McDonald, MD and Erika Roshanravan, MD about trauma-informed approach to healthcare.
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Protecting Patient Data: Physician’s Guide to Preparing for Cyberattacks on Healthcare Data Systems
By enhancing cybersecurity, physicians can safeguard patient data and promote an industry culture of trust. Proactive initiatives provide the strongest defense.
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How to Handle Patients Who Don’t Pay Their Medical Bills
Patients that struggle to pay their medical bills can be a financial burden for physicians, but there are strategies patients can learn to stay on top of their medical bills.
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Confident Your Patients Get the Best Care? You Might be Surprised How Care Can Improve
Patient-centered care can be improved, with prioritization of convenience, accessibility and communication from the physician. Physicians can lead the way.
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7 Things You Need to Know About LGBTQ+ Healthcare
To celebrate Pride Month, here are the seven LGBTQ+ health topics physicians should know about from Drs. McDonald and Nass’s conversation.
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Why Telehealth Is a Poor Vehicle for Quality Healthcare
Telehealth, although a convenient service for patients, provides physicians with new diagnosis challenges.
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Reframing Collections as a Continual Process Can Cut Back on Bad Debt
Healthcare professionals should reframe collections as a continual process that commences before treatment instead of considering them one-off events.
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How Physicians Can Make Sense of E-Visit Billing
Physicians must stay informed regarding e-visit reimbursement regulatory and insurance policies, and should have transparent e-visit guidelines for patients.
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What Influences Physician Malpractice Insurance Rates?
No matter what, physicians must remember that quality malpractice insurance is never a substitute for superb medical care and risk management.
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