The opportunity for patients to be able to access information about you, to ask questions, and even to schedule appointments is here and waiting for you to take advantage of it

The sad spectacle of Allegheny's nine Philadelphia-area hospitals losing tens of millions of dollars a month should give us pause.

Many investors are reluctant to sell appreciated assets such as stock or real estate because of significant capital gains taxes they would owe. One way to increase cash flow or diversify holdings is through the Charitable Remainder Trust.

On April 27, the AMA and HCFA, together with more than 275 representatives of specialty societies, unveiled some important proposed changes to the 1997 Medicare evaluation and documentation guidelines. While a major re-design of the coding system is under way, a number of changes under consideration are likely.

An opinion released by the Office of Inspector General raises significant questions regarding the validity of common payment mechanisms under Physician Practice Management contracts.

The majority of residents in their first year of training will join an established private practice, work for an HMO or be employed by a health institution or system. Here’s how they can scrutinize the major provisions found in a typical contract.

Given ample reason to be concerned about their documentation and coding habits, physicians need to examine the strengths and weaknesses of various products and services available to expedite those tasks. Documentation efficiency aside, one might also contemplate how useful these systems are to actual patient care.

To determine if you have a surplus in financial accumulation, you must quantify your goals of financial independence and ensure that your wealth is protected against financial independence predators.

The development and expansion of credentialing programs will define, measure and monitor quality indicators that relate to physician performance. Physicians will find patients, employers, government, the media and MCOs demanding quality and increasing their expectations of care.

Non-physician advanced practice providers have often been inappropriately utilized, leading to disappointing enhancements in a practice’s revenue and low physician confidence in their performance. How can physicians correct this deficit?