Choosing and converting to an EMR system can be over whelming. Here are 8 tips for choosing a new EMR system. By Dan Crane, M.B.A. 1.Purpose Knowing the purpose of your new EMR system first is key. Knowing specifics of how you need it to operate will help in the decision of choosing your EMR system. Are you a specialty …
Tips For Credentialing and Contract Negotiations
Tips for Credentialing and Contract Negotiations By: Dan Crane, MBA with CE Medical Group Credentialing and contract negotiations can be very challenging. Here are some tips to help you get started! 8 Steps to Successful Insurance Contract Negotiations #1: Start- decide you are going to do it, and follow through! Don’t avoid it just because it can seem intimidating. If …
How To Add New Services to Your Practice
Increase Your Revenue: How to Add New Services to Your Practice Successfully By: Dan Crane, MBA with CE Medical Group The days of single physician practices without ancillary services are nearly extinct. Physicians are working harder than ever to maintain similar income they received 5-10 years ago. IT IS TIME TO ADAPT! Potential Opportunities to Expand Volume PA/NP Support Strategic …
How To Create Your Office Staff Dream Team
EDUCATIONAL SERIES: TIPS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED HOW TO RETAIN AND MOTIVATE EMPLOYEES: CREATING YOUR IDEAL DREAM TEAM By: Dan Crane, MBA with CE Medical Group TOP 5 MOTIVATORS FOR EMPLOYEES: Challenging work Recognition Employee involvement Respect for boss Compensation RETENTION STARTS WITH THE RIGHT HIRE The 7 C’s of Hiring by Alan Hall, Forbes Contributor Competent: Has the necessary …
How To Handle A DEA Investigation
Educational Series: Tips to Help You Succeed How to Handle A DEA Investigation: The DEA Is in Your Lobby, Now What? By: Nathan Crane, Attorney with Snow, Christensen & Martineau in SLC, Utah Four years ago, a pain management physician contacted me and told me that two agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) showed up unannounced at his clinic. …
Marketing Tips
By Dan Crane, MBA with CE Medical Group Marketing your practice is essential to stay competitive. Below are some tips on how and where to market to get the most out of your money and help you get found! Social Media Promotion Stats: 40% of consumers say that information found on social media affects the way they deal with their …
TAKE YOUR FRONT OFFICE EFFICIENCY TO THE MAX!
Written by: Amy Kerbs, MSM with CE Medical Group Your front desk is the first and last impression a patient has on your practice. Your receptionist can make a huge difference in patient retention and new patient referrals. The following tips will help to manage your front desk to be as effective and efficient as possible. Educate your staff Make …
8 Steps to Successful Insurance Contract Negotiations
#1: Start- decide you are going to do it, and follow through! Don’t avoid it just because it can seem intimidating. If you don’t have the resources in house to accomplish it, outsource it. #2: Do your homework. Start by reviewing the numbers and your payer mix. Calculate revenue per visit and CPT comparisons. #3: Decide which companies to start …
Claims Denial Management: Take the Pain Out of Appeals
Claims Denial Management: Take the Pain Out of Appeals – By: Stephanie Thomas, CANPC Tips to take the pain out of appealing denied medical claims Denials can be overwhelming, here are some tips to help know if you need to appeal and the process to get it done effectively. Tip #1: Understand the denial Verify the information initially provided on …
Educational Series: Tips to Help you Succeed – Part 2
Have you started on MIPS & MACRA? By: Stephanie Thomas, CANPC Have you started on MIPS & MACRA? Avoid getting a negative 4% payment adjustment from Medicare and START NOW! What is the Quality Payment Program? The Quality Payment Program implements provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorizations Act of 2015 (MACRA) and improves Medicare payment to focus care quality …