tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.comments2023-07-01T05:09:05.495-04:00Practice Notes: The Physicians Practice BlogSara Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451069277792152675noreply@blogger.comBlogger273125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-63942518215910782482022-06-04T09:59:11.352-04:002022-06-04T09:59:11.352-04:00This is a great ppostThis is a great ppostMartha Shttps://www.marthasilva.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-33629048137403198422010-04-26T19:32:31.754-04:002010-04-26T19:32:31.754-04:00I couldn't agree more. At my old practice, be...I couldn't agree more. At my old practice, because of our patient volume, we did not accept new patients who weren't sent by their physician, and generally, their doc had ot speak to us directly. Since my practice is new, I have been letting patients self-refer. Which means I get patients who "just don't feel good" or who think "it must be their hormones" or areMelissa Youngnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-4198697160396735792010-04-26T16:17:57.237-04:002010-04-26T16:17:57.237-04:00What a great topic- what do we do? As a primary ca...What a great topic- what do we do? As a primary care doc, I worry about my liability if I tell a patient to see a specialist and they can't be seen for 6 weeks. Even worse is the patient with a managed care plan with no network specialists in the area- I have to pick a name off a list. <br /><br />Most of referrals I send are patients that need a specialist, when my expertise has reached its Signaturedocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-86901799332313206822010-04-24T13:08:06.410-04:002010-04-24T13:08:06.410-04:00I have been a practice manager for over 20 years. ...I have been a practice manager for over 20 years. I have seen good doctors lose business because of their staff. I started a business called www.ratemyreceptionist.com due to this problem. Your receptionist is the one who has the ability to increase or decrease your patient flow. If the receptionist knows they are being watched they are usually representing you well, how are they when they VICKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695437806460069949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-23848368581572679742010-04-23T14:37:06.023-04:002010-04-23T14:37:06.023-04:00Testing, testing... I have been tasked with enhanc...Testing, testing... I have been tasked with enhancing the social media presence for my company. Your blog has been helpful and motivating. This is my first virtual exposure... The Post Comment button is daunting!Amanda Tiernanhttp://www.astrahr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-16813858939828882872010-04-21T11:39:17.679-04:002010-04-21T11:39:17.679-04:00Are you dealing with pharma reps just stopping in ...Are you dealing with pharma reps just stopping in and disrupting your work flow?<br /><br />Consultant Elizabeth Woodcock (who juts gave a presentation at Physicians Practice LIVE) suggests you don't allow walk-ins for the reps. And set aside specific times for their meetings. That way, you can avoid the reps disrupting your work flow.Sara Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451069277792152675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-42226403837919502592010-04-21T09:17:58.952-04:002010-04-21T09:17:58.952-04:00And if you're tweeting about the event, use th...And if you're tweeting about the event, use this hashtag: #pplive. Enjoy!Sara Michaelhttp://www.physicianspractice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-86136266850145441802010-04-20T12:08:00.652-04:002010-04-20T12:08:00.652-04:00Sara,
GlobalMedia Group is the leading innovative ...Sara,<br />GlobalMedia Group is the leading innovative telemedicine design, manufacturing and marketing company in the world. I invite you to visit our Web site, www.globalmedia.com, to see what is possible and available right now. Our equipment works with all codecs, Polycom, Tandberg, Lifesize, etc. Physicians who have seen our telemedicine solutions and imagery equipment are very impressed.Roger Downeyhttp://www.globalmedia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-87213519598945361672010-04-19T11:29:39.297-04:002010-04-19T11:29:39.297-04:00excellent, this could save healthcare a fortune an...excellent, this could save healthcare a fortune and patients too! kudos to the ATA, wish the UK would move with the times and get the infrastructure in to support telemedicine instead of relying on the old copper phone network. Fibre in the diet, and fibre to the home. Way to go.Cyberdoylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305746720871132673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-773918869934830882010-04-12T10:20:13.912-04:002010-04-12T10:20:13.912-04:00I find that staff often mirrors the behavior of th...I find that staff often mirrors the behavior of the doctor. If the doc is constantly late, not caring, gets upset when patients want to be seen or have another question, doesn't answer calls, etc. then the staff becomes rude, uncaring, etc.Signaturedocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-74724299325032847262010-04-05T16:20:50.336-04:002010-04-05T16:20:50.336-04:00It's a lot more complex than that. You need to...It's a lot more complex than that. You need to look at what your lab charges you to do the test (if you are doing pass-thru billing) and what the reimbursement by insurer. For Medicare, Cigna and UHC (and a few other small players), you are always ahead as you cannot pass-thru bill. But if LabCorp charges you $3 and the supplies cost $5, you are giving away $2 by running it yourself. You alsoSignaturedocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-38852326873910608422010-04-02T11:51:40.771-04:002010-04-02T11:51:40.771-04:00The bigger trouble with spouses as office manager ...The bigger trouble with spouses as office manager is that it often makes the staff feel trapped. After all, who are they to complain to about how the doctor or the manager treats them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-50778795871133076772010-03-31T15:06:32.381-04:002010-03-31T15:06:32.381-04:00An idea that might lead to success is a system bui...An idea that might lead to success is a system built on incentives for hospital, physicians, patients and families and payers as partners. This could be focused on adding value. Payment to hospital and physician would be based on risk balanced outcomes based on evidence based guidelines of providing care for specific diagnosis. Ideally patients and families would understand why they are getting Robert Goldszerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261447150548817254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-17138459910800696202010-03-29T16:09:16.066-04:002010-03-29T16:09:16.066-04:00You discuss some very valid concerns that I hear o...You discuss some very valid concerns that I hear often, Dr. Young. These online rating systems can quickly become a problem and even a patient deterrant if they are not properly handled. I'd recommend looking to generate some positive content of your own, via your website, social media tools like Facebook and Twitter, and even suggesting a few loyal patients of yours to go online and rate Jamie Verkamphttp://www.emergewithus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-20387846924975742892010-03-26T10:48:03.538-04:002010-03-26T10:48:03.538-04:00Medical Billing Service as a URL would be like Med...<a href="http://medicalbilling4u.com/" rel="nofollow">Medical Billing Service</a> as a URL would be like MedicalBillingService.Com right?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685952691198203891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-52055003831653505922010-03-24T12:29:24.074-04:002010-03-24T12:29:24.074-04:00Another element that is not being addressed in all...Another element that is not being addressed in all this is the cost of medical education which is on the verge of topping $200,000 to become a licensed physician. Medical school tuition cost is increasing at an alarming rate each year with no end in sight. If health care reform can't pass without adequately addressing physician pay...it cannot pass without adequately addressing educational Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822501261229700524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-47129838365399474052010-03-24T09:26:42.232-04:002010-03-24T09:26:42.232-04:00Gerald- Don't send your check to support the c...Gerald- Don't send your check to support the causes working to overturn the health care reform- send it directly to the CEO of Cigna or UHC; they are the ones who are going to benefit if your cause wins. You really need to read the facts at www.pnhp.org about single payer. It is not government takeover- it is health care for all, and there is plenty of money currently to provide quality Signaturedocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-32010792214383791952010-03-23T14:34:40.838-04:002010-03-23T14:34:40.838-04:00Sounds like you are moving in the right direction!...Sounds like you are moving in the right direction! Passing along a few pointers to arm yourself with during the renegotiation stage even though it appears that you have someone negotiating on your behalf. <br /><br />1) Bear in mind that unless you are a large volume provider in your area, you may find it challenging to increase the rate above your geographical norm. One way to overcome this is Ron @ www.rmk123.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-81269593566758212202010-03-22T14:58:44.955-04:002010-03-22T14:58:44.955-04:00I really could not concientiously charge a premium...I really could not concientiously charge a premium for my services to my patients on top of what insurance pays. Many are already so financilly strapped these days. I am considering a type of hybrid practice. I have one nurse practitioner who has added positively to my practice in many ways. I am currently on long term disability and really want to return to work. However, I will probablyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-78541796113433505022010-03-22T02:01:39.081-04:002010-03-22T02:01:39.081-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-14424865015240458302010-03-21T07:32:06.041-04:002010-03-21T07:32:06.041-04:00People who go to medical school, want to eventuall...People who go to medical school, want to eventually become physicians and make money (medical school bill, family obligations, housing cost, vehicles insurance, malpractice insurance, etc...). Some people feel physicians are suppose to not make money and those that "seem" to make a lot, then some want them to suffer! Quit attacking physicians and start attacking lawyers, pharmaceutical Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-53949626555710628122010-03-19T20:35:58.192-04:002010-03-19T20:35:58.192-04:00You cannot charge an access fee and be part of Med...You cannot charge an access fee and be part of Medicare. When you are reimbursed by Medicare part of your fee is for your access. If you charge $100 for access you are double billing. We have looked into this and also had thought we could open our practice to more Medicare patients with such arrangement. Instead we will have to limit our availability to our Medicare population.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-48880269933422157272010-03-19T17:12:26.736-04:002010-03-19T17:12:26.736-04:00Just as important is the Front desk staff. Insuran...Just as important is the Front desk staff. Insurance eligibility, and benefits should be done before the patient encounter at the front end. This allows the biller to follow up on claims that are aging, or denied at the back end of the flow.<br /><br />GraceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-20806295964461395382010-03-19T13:50:39.926-04:002010-03-19T13:50:39.926-04:00I'm curious about the $100 membership fee idea...I'm curious about the $100 membership fee idea. <br />I may be wrong about this, but I'm pretty sure that idea is a Medicare violation. I think you CAN charge extra for genuinely extra services, but NOT simply for being a member of your regular practice. Medicare considers that double-billing -- your charging Medicare to take care of Mrs. Jones and also charging Mrs. Jones a surcharge forAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8088775658944647818.post-20109397741401542002010-03-19T10:34:51.786-04:002010-03-19T10:34:51.786-04:00MedPage Today noted that there was an increase in ...MedPage Today noted that there was an increase in primary care placements:<br /><br />"But there was also good news in primary care -- which has suffered from declining interest in recent years. There was a 9% increase in the number of U.S. medical school seniors who sought positions in family medicine residency programs, along with a 3% increase in internal medicine, and a 2% increase in Sara Michaelhttp://www.physicianspractice.comnoreply@blogger.com