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5 low-cost ways to boost employee competence and confidence
When medical practice employees quit, or, more subtly, continually avoid doing something in their job descriptions, they might not admit to feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what to do. But while it's been long advised that a major key to reducing staff turnover is providing adequate training, strained budgets can make it difficult to ensure education is adequate. Fortunately, however, there are ways to weave meaningful training into your practice's work flow without adding much cost. Read more...
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10 critical questions to ask when comparing EHR systems
Many physician practices are realizing that they need to adopt electronic health records (EHR) to stay competitive and avoid upcoming financial penalties or decreased revenues from payers.
But there are more than 400 vendors offering EHRs, and choosing the wrong one can be a waste of time and money, not to mention frustrating. So it's critical to ask the following 10 questions before purchasing a system. Click here to get started.
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Fierce indeed! Our own Debra Beaulieu competes in NYC marathon
Congratulations to FiercePracticeManagement's Debra Beaulieu for completing the New York City Marathon on Sunday! In addition to being a healthcare journalist and full-time mom, Deb's an avid runner who can now cross "complete a marathon in 3:39:40" off her bucket list. She finished in the top 20% overall and the top 10% for women. Not too shabby. Congrats to Deb for being so Fierce!
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> Despite physicians' obligation to protect patients when they suspect a colleague is impaired, taking action is easier said than done in real-world practice. Physicians Practice blogger Ericka L. Adler provides a guide for what to do. Post
> Although every electronic medical record implementation is different, there are some tips that are crucial to success, agree those who've been there. To distill the top eight secrets, Software Advice blogger Katie Matlack spoke with representatives of three healthcare organizations where EMRs are in place. Post
> Massachusetts primary care physicians are preparing for a new global payment system that will encourage them to do more to keep patients healthy and avoid costly hospitalizations and specialist visits, The Boston Globe reported. Article (Subscription required)
> A patient's race influences the communication and body language displayed by African American physicians, according to a University of South Carolina press release. Press release
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