Patient privacy issues pertaining to medical records have become a big topic among medical professionals since the shift to digital record keeping. The HIPAA regulations require medical practices to maintain digital patient records in lieu of hard copy records and that has some patients worried. In a study highlighted by Physician’s Money Digest, one out … Read more
William Paranto is the director of physical therapy services at Progressive Spine and Sports Medicine. He runs the rehabilitation component of this practice, which provide its patients the latest nonsurgical treatment options for pain and sports injuries. Tell us about your practice. What sets you apart from other practitioners in your area? We are a multi-disciplinary … Read more
Harris Hafeez is managing member of Advanced PMR, where he oversees all aspects of the practice. He is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and overseen the expansion of several companies. Tell us about your practice. What sets you apart from other practitioners in your area?Advanced PMR was founded in 2011 with one goal in mind: to … Read more
Stephan Baldwin is the Director of Business Development for Assisted Living Center, an online resource for communities, articles, and guides for seniors. Owning a physical therapist (PT) practice can be challenging but rewarding. People depend on you to get back to the state of health they were used to before an injury or illness. Seniors are more … Read more
Studies show that patients who feel empowered as decisionmakers in their own care feel more satisfied with that care and tend to have better outcomes. It’s also good for business: Engage patients, and they’re more likely to stay with your practice. The biggest challenge to patient engagement might not be access to health information, but … Read more
Running any type of office efficiently is one of the keys to remaining successful over time, but nowhere is this more important than when running a medical facility. While it’s true that any type of office can impact people’s lives in varying degrees of importance, running an efficient medical office can literally mean the difference … Read more
Igor Tserlyuk, DPT is the owner and Director of Grasmere Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. Igor is an expert in Orthopedic and Neurological Rehabilitation. In his effort to help others he effectively integrates evidence-based practice and holistic methods to achieve optimal results for his patients. Tell us about your practice. What sets you apart from other practitioners in … Read more
As more and more of the world continues to integrate with the Internet, it’s more important than ever to ensure that your medical practice is doing so as well. Medical billing software, especially software based in the cloud, is quickly becoming the most advantageous option for doctors and other medical practices. Below are just a … Read more
We recently looked at the pros and cons of buying a practice, or buying into one. But what if you’re on the other side of this transaction? Nationwide, many physicians are making the choice to sell their practices, often to larger medical groups or hospitals. They may enter into an employment agreement with the purchaser, … Read more
Time is money in any business, but nowhere is this more true than in the medical community. Juggling multiple patients and treating illnesses and diseases is only part of the process. Medical practices must also handle the related responsibilities. In healthcare, in some instances, even an extra five minutes can save a life. This could … Read more