Using LinkedIn to Get Great Information on Meaningful Use
Thursday, April 12th, 2012Did you know that there are many places to get information about Meaningful Use on LinkedIn? If you’re a LinkedIn member then you’ve probably heard about one of the features called ‘groups’. LinkedIn groups bring together professionals who share common interests on a particular topic. As a member of a group, you can learn more about the topic, share information and participate in discussions. There are hundreds of groups dedicated to the medical profession. Some of my favorite groups are organized around Meaningful Use, 5010 and ICD10. Here’s a list of some of the most active groups on these topics: [...]
Are Providers in Need of a Line of Credit to Face Upcoming Challenges?
Thursday, January 26th, 2012Collecting deductibles and co-pays once a patient leaves your office is time-consuming, costly and makes practice cash flow inconsistent and unpredictable. If you’re like most practices, during the latter half of a calendar year, many of your patients have met their deductibles and insurance covers the majority of their office visits and medical needs. As we turn the calendar over on 2012, it’s a good time to remind your front desk team that a new benefit plan year has begun and reinforce your collection procedures. A well-trained medical biller on your team is your best weapon in keeping your practice [...]
Is Overwhelm Overtaking Your Focus?
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010If you are thinking that medical practice management has a monopoly on overwhelm, think again. Seems there has been a recurring theme among blogs lately about overwhelm in many different areas of business. What is it anyway? I was wondering about it myself. Seems like I have categorized my days in the overwhelm status a time or two. But why? Would we be thinking that we are too busy or is it a mindset of overwhelm that has us believing this? It’s almost a shame to admit we are not busy in this country. Everyone now wants to be known [...]









