Practice Management
Leaders can best support change by realizing and then communicating to
the team that change is a process. Read More ›
Various strategies to address cash flow problems in oncology practices are presented, such as tracking lapses in the revenue cycle, ensuring that the front office staff is collecting payments at the time of service whenever possible, and keeping a close eye on what has been charged on the practices credit card. Read More ›
Workplace burnout is on the rise, especially in the healthcare field. In this age of
increased regulations, staffing shortages, new technologies, and financial challenges, it
is crucial that practice staff turn off the work mindset during downtime. The strategies
presented in this article can help. Read More ›
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently released updates to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Level II file, which include multiple new codes for oncology drugs. With so many new drugs on the list this year, providers may face challenges in determining when and how to report discarded drugs. Read More ›
Several useful techniques can help develop effective office procedures and
improve patient care. Read More ›
As leaders in healthcare, these moments of exhaustion may be a regular occurrence for us and members of our team. With the year wrapping up and the busy holiday season upon us, their frequency often increases. Fortunately, there are effective strategies we can use to help reduce their impact. Read More ›
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has issued an update to its guidelines for the practical assessment and management of vulnerabilities in patients aged ≥65 years receiving systemic cancer treatment. The new recommendations, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, build on the Society’s previous guidance, published in 2018. Read More ›
Two years ago, Lucy would never have imagined that she would one day be the director of a marketing department. At the time, she was the manager of a manufacturing company in her hometown when she and 15 other employees were told they were being laid off. The shock and immediate fear were palpable. She questioned what she would do and whether she would struggle to find another job because of her age. Suddenly, she found herself in a position where she had to reevaluate who she was and what she wanted to be “when she grew up.” Read More ›
Physicians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. According to the
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, an estimated 300 physicians die by suicide each year across the United States—nearly 1 per day. Read More ›
Successful revenue cycle management is a team effort that requires continuous collaboration across multiple departments of an organization. Although all institutions aim for standard industry best practices, the way in which these goals are attained may vary greatly, based on unique workflows, workforces, and needs. Read More ›