Articles tagged with "Practice Management"

Healthcare Providers Must Get Compliant with HIPAA Privacy Practices

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | August 1, 2013

Failure to have an updated Notice of Privacy Practices by September 23, 2013 could result in fines and penalties

ACR Makes Strides in Practice Management Education

Staff | July 1, 2013

Courses by the ACR’s Committee on Rheumatologic Care help rheumatologists stay abreast of changes in practice management, coding and billing regulations

Practice Page: The ACR’s Insurance Subcommittee Facilitates Better Communication With Health Insurers for Rheumatology Practices

Staff | June 1, 2013

Committee is working to develop policy and programs to help ACR members deal with the administrative requirements of health insurance plans

How to Incorporate a Physician Assistant Into Your Rheumatology Practice

Daniel F. Battafarano, DO | June 1, 2013

Tailor your use of PAs to their strengths in noninflammatory musculoskeletal disease, managing stable patients, performing procedures, and routine new patient consultations

Rheuminations: Can Clothing Influence How Physicians Practice?

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | June 1, 2013

What doctors wear can affect how patients relate to them

President’s Perspective: New ACR Lupus Initiative Program Helps Identify and Eliminate Bias in Rheumatology Practices

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | May 1, 2013

CME series “Conscious and Unconscious Biases in Healthcare: Focus on Lupus” has curriculum and tools to reduce healthcare disparities

Letters: Contract Negotiation Concerns

Bruce Rothschild, MD, and Herbert S.B. Baraf, MD | May 1, 2013

Since decisions by healthcare insurers can be draconian, fostering a collegial relationship with a healthcare insurer’s negotiator can help forge agreements between providers, payers

Rheumatologist Finds ACR Volunteer Work Enriching Professionally and Personally

Staff | May 1, 2013

Kelly Weselman, MD, has advanced her clinical practice, improved her marketing skills, and advocated for rheumatology while working on ACR committees

Practice Page: Get Involved with the ACR’s Affiliate Society Council

Staff | May 1, 2013

ASC members work with state and local societies to address regional issues affecting rheumatology practices

Legal Updates: What Rheumatologists Should Consider Before Signing with an ACO

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | May 1, 2013

Medicare’s ACO physician exclusivity provisions may preclude participation in more than one accountable care organization