Here is a case study for a multiple-physician practice that increased its productivity without any additional equipment or software — just a good hard look at its processes. More »
The promise of the EHR is to do the administrative work of recordkeeping in a medical practice better, and easier, than paper records. So far, our EHR is meeting that promise. More »
Judging by the extensive comments that have come in since CMS posted the Stage 2 proposal, stakeholders have plenty to say when it comes to how the rule will affect physician practices. More »
Whether you practice alone, or in a group, if you're trying to see patients in this pay-for-volume environment and also run the business of your practice, you may be missing out on important... More »
Computer science researchers have learned much that has yet to find its way into the techniques and tools used to develop the software that you use — like your EHR. More »
Giving your staff the keys to perform the functions of their job is imperative in becoming an effective leader and a more efficiently-run medical practice. More »
Estrogen receptor- (ER) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) positivity are inversely correlated by standard criteria. However, we investigated the quantitative relation between ER and HER2 expression at both RNA and protein levels in HER2+ve and HER2-ve breast carcinomas.|Estrogen receptor- (ER) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) positivity are inversely correlated by standard criteria. However, we investigated the quantitative relation between ER and HER2 expression at
Impact of Health Portal Enrollment With Email Reminders on Adherence to Clinic Appointments: A Pilot Study|Background: Internet portal technologies that provide access to portions of electronic health records have the potential to revolutionize patients involvement in their care. However, relatively few descriptions of the demographic characteristics of portal enrollees or of the effects of portal technology on quality outcomes exist. This study examined data from patients who attended one of seven Duke
Patient Accessible Electronic Health Records: Exploring Recommendations for Successful Implementation Strategies|Background: Providing patients with access to their electronic health records offers great promise to improve patient health and satisfaction with their care, as well to improve professional and organizational approaches to health care. Although many benefits have been identified, there are many questions about best practices for the implementation of patient accessible Electronic Health Record
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Physician Performance Goals Are Great, But Balance Is More Realistic Jennifer Frank, MD, May 15, 2012 Performance measurements for physicians are well-intentioned and get me to rethink how I practice. But in the end I won't make the goals, so I'll have to go with balance over perfection.
Designing the Perfect Business Card for Your Medical Practice C. Noel Henley, MD, May 11, 2012 Does your business card say anything substantive about the valuable work you do in your practice? Here’s how to re-design your next business card for maximum impact and engagement.
Registered Nurses an Ideal Fit for Primary Care Practices Audrey "Christie" McLaughlin, RN, May 10, 2012 Here are four good reasons to hire a registered nurse for your primary care practice …maybe even instead of a medical assistant.
The Five Biggest Medical Practice Marketing Mistakes James Doulgeris, May 10, 2012 There are best practices to marketing your practice, but often, success is more about knowing what not to do. Here are the five most common pitfalls …and how to avoid them.
Can You Practice Medicine and Manage Your Practice? Rosemarie Nelson, May 9, 2012 Whether you practice alone, or in a group, if you're trying to see patients in this pay-for-volume environment and also run the business of your practice, you may be missing out on important opportunities.