Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
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Business of Medicine
A collection of articles delving into the business side of being a medical professional, including career choices, finances, medical law, practice management, and optimizing revenue.
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 trus...
Nov 11, 2024
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 ...
Nov 11, 2024
Physician MBA Programs Benefit Doctors & Patients
Physician MBA programs enable doctors to enact change in healthcare industry policies and improve th...
Oct 31, 2024
Physicians Need to Identify Duplicate & Overlayed Patient Records
Physicians should employ strategies to avoid duplicate and overlay medical records, which can have d...
Oct 28, 2024
Strategies to Alleviate Physician Tax Burdens
Tax burden strategies physicians should employ to assist with preparation for tax season, identifyi...
Oct 24, 2024
Physician Job Market & High Demand for Filling Positions
Due to the growing demand in the physician job market as the US faces an increasingly older populati...
Oct 23, 2024
Where to Draw the Line When “Curbsiding”
Dr. MedLaw discusses where the line between safely offering informal consultation, or "curbsiding," ...
Oct 22, 2024
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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...
Oct 17, 2024
How Physicians Can Navigate Ethical Conflicts When Caring for Patients
Ethical conflicts occur when caring for patients, so learning when to prioritize a patient’s needs...
Oct 14, 2024
Preparing Healthcare Teams & Patients for Potential Halloween Horrors
Halloween poses medical risks that impact healthcare professionals and patients, so preparing teams ...
Oct 10, 2024
AI Regulation in the Healthcare Industry & the Potential of AI
Collaborative healthcare industry regulation can unlock the potential of AI to greatly improve admin...
Oct 8, 2024
Women Continue to Face Significant Healthcare System Challenges
Recent reports based on experiences and perceptions of patients and practitioners reveal that women ...
Oct 3, 2024
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 ...
Oct 1, 2024
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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 th...
Sep 26, 2024
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 car...
Sep 18, 2024
Physicians Need to Identify Duplicate & Overlayed Patient Records
Physicians should employ strategies to avoid duplicate and overlay medical records, which can have d...
Oct 28, 2024
Strategies to Alleviate Physician Tax Burdens
Tax burden strategies physicians should employ to assist with preparation for tax season, identifyi...
Oct 24, 2024
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Dark Days, Restless Nights: How Winter Affects Sleep & Health
Winter affects sleep schedules through daylight shifts, reduced sunlight, and seasonal illness, nega...
Nov 22, 2024
Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims
Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant q...
Nov 19, 2024
Is That All There Is?
Many physicians ask themselves the question of whether or not their career accomplishments equated t...
Nov 15, 2024
Reducing In-Home Smoking: Practical Approaches for Primary Care Clinicians
Clinicians can use strategies to reduce in-home smoking, including coaching sessions, educating pati...
Nov 12, 2024
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How Social Media Can Be a Positive Force in the Healthcare Industry
Although social media can be the source of significant career damage, it can offer some positive outcomes in the healthcare industry...
Jun 06, 2023
Women Physicians Still Face Pay Inequities
Disparities in pay based on gender are, unfortunately, a persistent problem in our country for all sectors, including healthcare....
May 30, 2023
Stopping the Process of ‘Patient Dumping’
A Las Vegas news crew captured footage of a for-profit hospital, Valley Hospital Medical Center, refusing to treat an elderly patient who couldn’t afford payment—a process Las Vegas elected officials dubbed as “patient dumping.”...
May 23, 2023
Safeguarding Patient Data from Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks worldwide are increasing at an alarming rate. The healthcare industry fell victim to the highest average data breach cost in 2022, reaching more than $10 million per attack....
May 19, 2023
How Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Negatively Affects CHCs’ Revenue & Patient Care
Community Health Centers (CHCs) are essential lifelines for many of the country’s rural and urban communities....
May 16, 2023
Is There a Role for ChatGPT in Healthcare?
In the healthcare arena, ChatGPT could be applied to a variety of areas, including automating patient records and drafting medical reports....
May 16, 2023
Should Physicians Who Left Retirement During COVID-19 Return to Medicine?
COVID-19 prompted an increased, dire public need for physicians. In response, a large number of retired physicians selflessly opted to help by rejoining the medical community....
May 02, 2023
Protect Your Assets & Stop Others from Taking Your Money
Physicians require quality asset protection to prevent having to forfeit their hard-earned assets to a creditor, which could be devastating for both doctors and their families....
Apr 24, 2023
What Physicians Should Do When They Make a Medication Error
Physicians, like all people, are not immune to human error. Medical errors can occur at any point during patient care, including prescribing, transcribing, dispensing, and monitoring medication....
Apr 23, 2023
Making the Optimal Choice for Your Insurance Coverage
Although doctors often play a larger-than-life role in the wellness of their patients, physicians are mortal and will inevitably have to face their own health risks at some point....
Apr 20, 2023
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Dark Days, Restless Nights: How Winter Affects Sleep & Health
Winter affects sleep schedules through daylight shifts, reduced sunlight, and seasonal illness, nega...
Nov 22, 2024
Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims
Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant q...
Nov 19, 2024
Is That All There Is?
Many physicians ask themselves the question of whether or not their career accomplishments equated t...
Nov 15, 2024
Reducing In-Home Smoking: Practical Approaches for Primary Care Clinicians
Clinicians can use strategies to reduce in-home smoking, including coaching sessions, educating pati...
Nov 12, 2024
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