Avoid personnel problems by putting a dress code policy in place
January 1st 2010With all of the talk about the government's EMR stimulus package, new CPT codes, and the impact of the turbulent economy, you wouldn't pick dress codes as a big concern for medical practices. But as the newest generation entering the work force starts filling positions at your dermatology practice, it won't be long before you, too, may need to establish - or update - your practice's dress code.
Patient statements: It's time to overhaul your decades-old collections strategies
December 1st 2009Physicians' efforts to collect from patients are exponentially better nowadays, but patient statements haven't changed in decades: a slip of paper is popped into an envelope and mailed every 30 days. In this volatile, changing economy, it's time to overhaul your dermatology practice's approach to patient statements.
Payer contracting: Learn effective ways to tip the scales in favor of your practice
November 1st 2009Looking for ways to reverse your dermatology practice's declining reimbursements, but don't know where to start? Try going to the source, or rather, sources - the terms of your payer contracts, that is. This article suggests some key items to seek in your next contract.
Getting the red out: A focused, strategic approach will keep you 'in the black'
September 1st 2009Neither being on the brink of major health reform nor living through the tumultuous economy will give you any relief from the challenges to your dermatology practice's bottom line. As employers continue to push more financial responsibility to employees, the ranks of the uninsured surge daily,
Practice efficiency: Streamline patient flow with effective office strategies
August 1st 2009Efficient patient flow makes wise business sense - there's no CPT code for the time you spend waiting to talk to the nurse, or idling while a patient is being roomed. Eliminate this non-productive, non-reimbursable time by streamlining your workflow.
Going green: Eco-friendly measures reduce costs, attract new patients
February 1st 2009If your practice hasn't jumped on the eco-friendly bus already, maybe it's time to catch a ride. 'Going green' can make good business sense. Savvy dermatology practices recognize that consumers gravitate to businesses they perceive as socially conscious. In addition to attracting patients and helping the environment, being environmentally friendly may also help you reduce costs.