Search results for "Practice Management"
General internists crucial to raising adult immunization rates
The single most important factor in promoting adult immunization is strong advocacy from a physician, and the recommendation of a general internist is a vital factor in whether patients receive needed vaccines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/immunization.htm
1 Oct 2015
ACP seeks feedback from members on administrative pain points
As part of the Patients Before Paperwork initiative, ACP is collecting input from members online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/04/03/6.htm
3 Apr 2018
ACP offers free webinar on “The Myths in Time Management”
Strategies and best practices for successful time management will be offered by Elizabeth Leilani Lee, MD, FACP, on Wednesday, May 2.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/04/03/5.htm
3 Apr 2018
Patients have a right to access personal health information
Confusion exists about how and when patients can access their personal health records under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/04/tips.htm
1 Apr 2016
COVID-19 upends every aspect of visits
Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, it's still uncertain to what degree it will reshape the practice of medicine and office management in the near and long terms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/07/covid-19-upends-every-aspect-of-visits.htm
1 Jul 2020
Keep it simple for patient portal success
Experts recommend patient portals that implement a more stripped-down approach, with the focus falling on one or two straightforward components such as streamlining appointments and filling prescriptions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/keep-it-simple-for-patient-portal-success.htm
1 Apr 2018
Making sense of CMS’ new policy on consultation billing
CMS stopped recognizing CPT consultation codes and issued instructions to physicians only a few days before the new policy took effect. ACP's practice management staff digest what internists need to know to stay atop of billing for 2009, documentation, the “3-year rule” and cross-walks for services previously billed as consultations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/practice.htm
1 Feb 2010
Physicians and teaching hospitals begin registering in CMS's Open Payments
Physicians and teaching hospitals must register with the Open Payments system if they want the opportunity to review and dispute data submitted by applicable manufacturers and applicable group purchasing organizations (GPOs) prior to public posting on Sept. 30.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/15/7.htm
15 Jul 2014
Internal Medicine Meeting 2016 covers clinical questions
Internists working to implement best practices on complicated topics will find a wealth of advice at Internal Medicine Meeting 2016, to be held May 5-7 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/IMM.htm
1 Mar 2016
Can medical practices provide vaccine incentives?
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, clinicians and organizations can temporarily offer incentives to get people vaccinated without violating federal anti-kickback statutes if certain safeguards are met.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/can-medical-practices-provide-vaccine-incentives.htm
1 Oct 2021