Patient-centered medical home: Make care coordination work for your practice

The success of a patient-centered medical home depends on a practice’s ability to track the care patients receive across the various components of the medical home using care coordinators and technology. Here's how to get started. Full article

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Resource Center
As one of the leading causes of death in the United States, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is commonly seen in patients at hospitals and physician offices. The major risk-factor for COPD is smoking, and women with COPD have a higher mortality rate than men, according to statistics from The American Lung Association. Learn More.

Helping patients improve medication adherence

Nearly three out of four Americans report not taking their medications as prescribed, but experts say there are ways to help fix that problem. Full article

Treating diabetes: Strategies to reach your patients

In the era of increased emphasis on quality metrics, convincing patients with chronic conditions to make lifestyle changes is key to improving treatment adherence. Here are strategies to motivate your patients with diabetes. Full article

• Using your office lease to manage cash flow

• How to ensure accurate billing for durable medical equipment orders

• Five tips for setting up staff incentives to meet practice goals

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