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Yet another reason CMS performance measures are flawed

“It represents yet one more example of CMS’ ill-advised attempts to dictate what transpires in the course of the doctor-patient encounter,” writes this physician.

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Can balance be a reality for doctors?

Figuring out the answer could be the key to banishing burnout for physicians.

NO-SHOWS NO MORE: Why Missed Appointments Are Winning and How You Can Fight Back

Health care providers across the board struggle with issues like lost revenue, scheduling issues, and the associated down time caused by missed appointments.

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A Nationwide Breakdown of Pain Management and Prescription Regulations

State laws and policies around opioid prescriptions span a wide spectrum, from continuing medical education requirements to limits on how many pills physicians can prescribe.

Explore the different ways states are working to manage the opioid epidemic, and how the policies relate to prescribing patterns.

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Does the rise of digital care spell trouble for PCP practices?

7 scariest healthcare acronyms deciphered

The Numbers Don’t Lie: 16 Stats on Why You Should Start Texting Your Patients

Texting is a great way to communicate with patients anytime without being intrusive. It’s easy. It’s inexpensive. Best of all, it’s what your patients want. But pudding is supposed to be full of proof, right?

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Successfully Integrating Medical Weight Loss into an Endocrinology Practice

Understand what steps are recommended for endocrinologists to launch and grow a medical weight loss practice. Potential key outcomes for the program include: Increasing revenue, leveraging US preventive service task force and CMS Guidelines for obesity screening and treatment and maintaining independence.

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