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As it turns out, e-prescribing may be linked with improved patient outcomes and medication-compliance rates.

Physician and social media expert Russell Faust explains the benefit of Tweeting for physicians — both in interacting with patients and with peers.

You've heard all the guidance about the importance of good patient relations and documentation as a way to avoid a malpractice suit. But now, you think you may have a problem. Here's what to do.

Here are some reasonable integrative medicine ancillary services that can greatly impact the bottom line at your medical practice.

You've purchased the technology needed to keep tabs on your practice's operations. Now make sure you're looking at the right reports.

Independent physicians are in the best position to innovate, enhance technology and techniques and to advocate for their patients.

Other than answering questions for the EHR, my physician and I barely spoke at my most recent appointment. Here’s how to avoid this at your practice.

How can a practice take advantage of social media without suffering too many dire consequences? Experts dish advice.

Here's how to figure out which payback plan will work for you

Chris Witt, CEO of WAKE TSI, discusses the ins and outs of cloud computing and its potential impact at your practice.

Practice Notes blogger and family physician J. Scott Litton, Jr., recently wrote that many of his colleagues ask him why he stays in private practice.

Regardless of our unending enthusiasm for new projects and new opportunities, we remain finite in our time and energy and focus and resources.

The path to ICD-10 conversion can seem like climbing to the other side of a very high mountain, but don't let that stop you from building a plan now.

The next 60 days marks the final push to sell physicians across the United States tax plans of both good and questionable value.

As patient satisfaction begins to play a larger role in reimbursements, make sure you have the right people representing you in your front office.

Although most malpractice claims are meritless, lawsuits are apparently becoming more common. And, suing doctors is getting easier to finance.

Many practices are spending more than they should for hardware, software, and services.

When it comes to EHRs, you have to define and classify the problem before starting to build.

I fully understand that those who wish to pursue clinical jobs need time with actual patients …but I still need to protect my patients and my practice.

For physicians, paying attention to the healthcare law and future healthcare policies is more important than ever.