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Protecting patient information starts with proper authorization. 🔐
HIPAA authorizations are required when a practice needs to use or disclose patient information for purposes outside of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. Having a valid, signed authorization helps ensure patient privacy while also protecting your practice from compliance risks. Learn more here. 👇
HIPAA authorizations — Why signed authorizations are required | Physicians Practice
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What covered entities need to know about valid authorizations, common defects and protecting patient privacy.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The AAP shares a framework to help pediatricians integrate mental, emotional, and relational health into their approach with patients beginning in infancy and continuing throughout adolescence as part of a whole health approach. 👩⚕️
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Pediatricians in partnership with parents can develop a whole-health approach within trusting long-term relationships0 CommentsComment on Facebook
There are several red flags that can signal your medical practice is leaving money on the table. Identifying these gaps early can help improve financial performance and support long-term sustainability. Learn the 8 billing warning signs every practice should watch for. 👇
8 red flags that signal your billing is leaving money on the table | Physicians Practice
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From clean claim rates to contract negotiations, these warning signs could mean your practice is leaving thousands in revenue uncollected.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Social Media — Friend or Foe?
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | February 23, 2011 | Pearls, Law & Malpractice, Marketing, Technology, HIPAA
By Susanne Madden
Many physicians believe that they open themselves up to potential liability risks by engaging in social media. In practice, it is always prudent to be concerned with malpractice risk. That said, the key to effectively utilizing social media is twofold.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/social-media-—-friend-or-foe
Physician Profiling
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | October 01, 2010 | Payers
By Susanne Madden
Do you make the grade? Expert Susanne Madden explains what physician profiling is, how it can affect your bottom line, and what you can do about it.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/payers/physician-profiling
Physician Profiling
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl, Conference Report | July 08, 2010 | Billing Compliance, Payers, Productivity, Referrals
By Susanne Madden
Physician profiling is used by payers to steer their members to in-network physicians who, by their measures, are the most cost-efficient and provide the highest quality of care. Wonder if you’ve made the grade? Look yourself up in a provider directory: if you see a star or two beside your name, you’ve been profiled.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearl/physician-profiling-0