July 2017
Articles
In this issue
Docs sound off, question MOCJuly 10, 2017By Jeff Bendix Physicians question value of process Maintaining certification: gold standard or is luster tarnished?July 10, 2017By Keith L. Martin Maintaining certification, specifically under the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), has come under fire for a number of reasons, ranging from test material that has no connection to day-to-day practice to the salaries of those running the organization. Protect your practice with a restrictive covenantThe most common healthcare restrictive covenant is a non-competition covenant. How to improve patient engagement through technologyJuly 10, 2017By Lisa A. Eramo MA Electronic health records and portals are not perfect, but they do offer physicians a way to connect with patients Growing CPC+ program offers financial opportunityJuly 10, 2017By John Campanelli Comprehensive Primary Care Plus expands to four new U.S. regions for practices willing to revamp operations
Tips for physicians to shore up their financial portfolioJuly 10, 2017By Vincent Cucuzza New currents are flowing in the world financial markets. MOC-limiting laws spreading to additional statesJuly 10, 2017By Ed Finkel At least 21 states now have passed or considered bills to protect physicians who choose not to fulfill American Board of Medical Specialties requirements for Maintenance of Certification Physicians imagine a better EHRJuly 10, 2017By Mary K. Pratt Physicians and other experts offered these ideas, from practical improvements for solving today’s problems to visionary suggestions that could dramatically change how they practice. 3 tips for developing a budget-friendly patient engagement strategyJuly 10, 2017By Lisa A. Eramo MA Consider these three tips to engage patients while being mindful of the practice’s budget Think carefully before engaging patients via textJuly 10, 2017By Lisa A. Eramo MA According to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, physicians and patients can exchange unsecured emails as long as patients are aware of and accept any potential privacy and security risks.