Is new billing system needed to survive managed care?

Article Abstract:

Physicians who do not want to use some of the newer billing systems, yet want to survive in the managed care environment, should determine if their current systems cover their basic billing needs and that they capture and process such basic elements as billing and patient information. However, the really be competitive, a system should go beyond the basics, such as those that handle key managed care procedures.

Prepackaged software, Software Publishers, Financial, Acctg Software Pkgs (Micro), Usage, Software, Health care industry, Financial software, Technology application, Collection (Accounting), Billing software

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Help your patients change

Article Abstract:

Physicians can help their patients to change unhealthy or risky behaviors by understanding the psychological process of behavioral change. Even repeated failures and backsliding does not indicate that a patient can never change a behavior. However, most physicians have a pessimistic attitude about their patient's ability to change. Physicians, instead, should encourage patients at each stage of change.

Psychological aspects, Editorial, Health behavior

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Knowing what patients think could help you survive

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Physicians should gather input from their patients to determine a practice's weaknesses and strengths. One method for this is a patient survey which can be conducted by a physician's staff. Interviews with patients are another effective tool for collecting information. This data can help physicians compete effectively against other physicians.

Surveys, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Patients, Medical offices

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