Office Visits vs Telehealth: What Will Be Preferred Post-Pandemic?
Researchers report on willingness of the general US population to pay for telehealth in a post-pandemic world.
Practice Management
US Physicians Have Difficulty Estimating Patients’ Out-of-Pocket Medication Costs
Researchers conducted a survey to determine whether physicians can estimate patients’ out-of-pocket expenses, based on information about drug prices and patients’ insurance plans.
Clinicians Forced to Re-Evaluate Office Practices
Developing an effective case management approach should be a key component of any effort to adapt to the changing patient care environment.
Medical Jargon Frequently Used in Patient Communications
A team of researchers affiliated with the University of Central Florida in Orlando listened to audio recordings of patient encounters and found that less than half of all jargon terms were explained.
Providing Patient Care Amid Staff Shortages
In addition to instituting flexible work schedules to attract and retain employees, practices can consider technologic solutions that reduce staffing needs by improving office efficiency.
Inbox Time Linked to Reduced Odds of Physician Turnover
And increase in mean total messages received per day seen for physicians during March 2020 to June 2021
Medical Billing Outsourcing Is on the Rise
Contracting with outside firms to handle medical billing can be a smart financial move for some medical practices.
The Ongoing Challenge of Attracting and Retaining Health Care Providers
The pandemic has accelerated the number of clinicians retiring from practice.
Language in Patient Records Can Convey More Than Medical History
The language in a patient’s medical record can convey information not only about the patient’s condition but about the attitude of the clinician writing the report.
Five Best Practices for Medical Documentation
Expert discusses common medical record documentation mistakes, including failing to update prepopulated or copied notes from a previous visit.
