Opinion
Beware the con
The jury duty scheme, I learned, is an increasingly popular one.
Opinion
Sharpening the saw
I write this reminder every couple of years because it’s so easy to lose sight of the overall landscape among the pressures of our daily routines...
Opinion
How to set up your own RSS feed
Doing so can help increase readership on your website, publicize a podcast, or keep patients abreast of your practice’s latest treatments and...
News
RSS feeds are a versatile online tool
RSS feeds are an efficient method of staying current on all the subjects on the web that interest you – medical and otherwise.
Opinion
Your online reputation
Have you ever run across an unfair or even malicious comment about you or your practice on one of those “doctor-rating” web sites? Some curmudgeon...
Opinion
MACRA in a nutshell
Since the first MIPS “performance period” ends on Dec. 31, Dr. Eastern provides the basics on getting up to speed on MACRA and MIPS.
Opinion
Do you answer patient emails?
Despite the lack of consensus on the issue, establishing guidelines on email communications with patients in our practice is a good idea,...
Opinion
Be alert for embezzlement
A few simple measures can help prevent and uncover a large proportion of dishonest behavior in the office.
Opinion
Hiring the right employees
What can physicians do to avoid “bad hires” in the office?
News
No-shows
It is worth the considerable effort to minimize the problem of patient no-shows in your practice.
Opinion
Don’t forget HIPAA
In the struggle to understand and comply with new regulations, it’s easy to neglect older ones. Recently, I suggested reviewing your practice for...
Opinion
Contract negotiations
What to consider when negotiating a contract, including choosing the right attorney, “ambiguous provisions,” conditions of employment,...
Article
Estate planning
Use your birthday as a reminder to review your will and other aspects of estate planning.
Article
Appealing rejected claims
As third-party payers become stingier with their payments, it becomes more and more important to hold them accountable for decisions that impact...