The disaster that is the COVID-19 pandemic will leave large numbers of chronically ill patients requiring treatment for lung scarring, neurologic conditions, and more for many years to come. A system already failing many and under-delivering to most will be further taxed. The present crisis is exposing some of the many deficiencies in our system and revealing the need for a sweeping transformation of health care delivery. For years, technology has been pushed into medicine. Often these software systems and devices were created … [Read More...] about Technology Needs to Solve Problems—Not Amplify Them
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Things I Wish I Learned In Medical School (or Residency for that Matter)
Medical school is an intense learning experience. It can feel as though you are being force fed information. It may seem like you cannot … [Read More...] about Things I Wish I Learned In Medical School (or Residency for that Matter)
Could Rural Medicine’s Approach to COVID-19 Solve Long-Standing Disparities in American Healthcare?
Rural areas face numerous challenges that are being amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. In rural America, we have older populations, a … [Read More...] about Could Rural Medicine’s Approach to COVID-19 Solve Long-Standing Disparities in American Healthcare?
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Bugs in the Spreadsheet?
Once you have seen your patients and managed your money, you’re then faced with the monthly meeting. For most practices, this includes a review of the … [Read More...] about Bugs in the Spreadsheet?
Case Study: Unnecessary Overtime
VT is a biller for a small practice. She has been with the practice for just 2 years but has worked in healthcare billing for over 20 years. She … [Read More...] about Case Study: Unnecessary Overtime
Health Care User Experience
We all know the health care system is broken, and that every aspect of the patient journey needs to be overhauled, optimized, and made tolerable … [Read More...] about Health Care User Experience
How the COVID Relief Legislation Impacts You
Biden Signs New $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Legislation into Law As you might imagine, $1.9 trillion covers a lot of ground. Here are the provisions … [Read More...] about How the COVID Relief Legislation Impacts You
Case Study: Dr. QE Suggests the Practice Expand
One of the other physician partners within your group has gotten excited about offering a new service out of the practice and presents it to the other … [Read More...] about Case Study: Dr. QE Suggests the Practice Expand
Case Study: Employees Working at Different Speeds
CR and AT both work in triage for a practice. CR has been with the practice for 5 years and makes $2.00 more per hour than AT who has been with the … [Read More...] about Case Study: Employees Working at Different Speeds
Medical Practice Retirement Plan Fiduciary Responsibilities
What is a Fiduciary? A fiduciary is a person who owes a duty of care and trust to another and must act primarily for the benefit of the other in a … [Read More...] about Medical Practice Retirement Plan Fiduciary Responsibilities
Emotional Intelligence, Patient Engagement, and the Practice of Medicine
Caring for Patients Patient engagement is the hot topic lately. Caring about an individual person who is your patient helps create meaningful … [Read More...] about Emotional Intelligence, Patient Engagement, and the Practice of Medicine
Case Study: Leadership Means Finding the Source of Problems
SQ is a loyal employee who brings a positive attitude and is always on time and willing to help out. Recently, however the office manager found SQ's … [Read More...] about Case Study: Leadership Means Finding the Source of Problems