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The AMA has made updates to the definitions of Evaluation and Management codes which will go into effect on January 1, 2021. Here's info on some of the changes and how to prepare your pediatric practice via PCC. #pediatrics #pediatricians
The AMA has a new Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Collaborative to promote the integration of behavioral and mental health care into overall health care at physician practices. Learn more about it here.
"Mental health issues are spiking during the COVID-19 pandemic as Americans face enormous social and economic stress.
At the same time, access to behavioral healthcare—which had already been limited due to resource shortages and stigma—is even more limited.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is spearheading an effort to help make behavioral health more accessible by providing best-in-class support to physicians working to combine mental and physical health services in their medical practices."
#physicians #doctors #pediatricians #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth
Taking care of your mental help will help you take care of your patients. Here's how to manage your stressors to counter mental health challenges during this pandemic.
#physicians #doctors #pediatricians #COVID19
How physicians can counter mental health challenges during COVID-19
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Using Job Descriptions to Improve Medical Staff Performance
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | November 16, 2011 | Pearls, Front Desk, Pearls, Performance, Productivity, Staff, Managers Administrators
By Susanne Madden
Creating well-written job descriptions for all of your practice’s positions is a must-do for your practice.
See more at: http://www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/using-job-descriptions-improve-medical-staff-performance
Inexpensive Alternatives to EHRs
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl, Conference Report | October 19, 2011 | Pearls, EHR, Hardware, Technology
By Susanne Madden
For small practices, the ongoing monthly costs of an EHR may simply not be affordable. So what alternatives are out there?
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/inexpensive-alternatives-ehrs
Do You Need a Nurse Practitioner?
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | September 30, 2010 | Pearls, Hiring Firing, Patient Relations, Staff, Staff Salary Survey
By Susanne Madden
With a growing shortage of primary-care physicians, NPs are fast becoming the resource of choice.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/do-you-need-nurse-practitioner
Writing an Actionable Mission Statement
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | September 13, 2011 | Pearls, Marketing, Operations, Managers Administrators
By Susanne Madden
A company’s mission statement should represent the core values and ideals of the founders’ vision for their practice.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/writing-actionable-mission-statement
Updating your Employee Manual
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | August 10, 2011 | Pearls, Operations, Managers Administrators
By Susanne Madden
No employer ― medical practice or otherwise ― is too small to need a comprehensive employee manual. Is it time to update yours?
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/updating-your-employee-manual
Take Back Your Practice by Cutting Out the Middlemen
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | July 13, 2011 | Pearls, Contracts, Self Pay, Finance, Operations, Partnerships
By Susanne Madden
As medical reimbursements continue to dwindle, the value proposition for participating in insurance plans becomes increasingly weak. Why not break with tradition and contract directly with employers? Here’s how to get started.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/take-back-your-practice-cutting-out-middlemen
The Lowest Cost for the Highest Return
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenConference Report, Pearl | May 11, 2011 | Pearls, Practice Management Systems, Staff, Finance, Outsourcing
By Susanne Madden
It happens every day in a busy medical practice — the things that need doing often get done by whomever can do it at the time. But that can be a costly mistake.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/lowest-cost-highest-return
So, You Want to Become a Medical Home
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | March 15, 2011 | Pearls, Front Desk, Managers Administrators, Patient Relations, Practice Models, Scheduling, Staff, Technology, Healthcare Reform
By Susanne Madden
It isn’t easy for practices to become accredited as a patient centered medical home. To help you assess your readiness and make the transition, here are a few guidelines to get you started.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/so-you-want-become-medical-home
Social Media Policy for Employees
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenTools | March 02, 2011 | Marketing, Technology, Staff, Compliance, Contracts, Law & Malpractice, Operations
By Susanne Madden
Are you ready to make social media platforms part of your practice? Make sure you put reasonable constraints in place.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/tools/social-media-policy-employees
General Disclaimer for Social Media Sites
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenTools | March 02, 2011 | Marketing, Technology, Law & Malpractice, Compliance, HIPAA
By Susanne Madden
Posting a general disclaimer on your practice’s social media platforms protects both you and your patients.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/tools/general-disclaimer-social-media-sites