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Private Practice Administrative Issues Part II

In this episode series, we’ll discuss the administrative issues that private practices deal with on a regular basis. Part II will focus on revenue cycle concerns, payor audits, and prior authorization.

Private Practice Administrative Issues Part I

In this episode, we’ll be focused on the administrative issues that private practices deal with on a regular basis. There are many, as our listeners may know, so this episode will be a 2-part discussion. This first part will focus…

Contracting in Private Practice

The AMA is consistently advocating for physicians, particularly around value-based care and payment issues. This podcast underscores the importance of knowing your practice and your area, but also engaging with experienced counsel wherever possible during the contracting process, so that…

Annual Prescription Renewal – Save Time and Improve Medication Adherence

Annual prescription renewal when you renew all of a patient’s long-term medications once per year for a 12- to 15-month duration saves physician time and practice costs. Synchronizing this process renewing all the patient’s medications on the same date improves…

Advanced Rooming and Discharge – Optimize Team-Based Visit Workflows

With advanced rooming and discharge protocols, the nurse, medical assistant (MA), or other clinical support team member can use their unique skills to create a more efficient, higher quality, and more satisfying visit for the patient and the entire team.

Team Documentation – Improve Efficiency of EHR Documentation

Electronic health record systems can be beneficial but the chief complaint for many physicians is that it takes away from time with the patient. Implementing team documentation can help to provide better care to patients, reduce physician burnout, and improve…

Health Coaching – Help Patients Take Charge of Their Health

Health coaching is a team-based approach that helps patients gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become active participants in their care. Health coaching can be supplemented with health literacy strategies and effective communication techniques.