4 ways to be a better boss

May 17, 2013

As we have written before, you, the administrator, have the ability to affect patient care. Strong leadership skills empower your staff to reach your organization’s goals by setting the right example and making your employees feel heard. We encourage Association members to reach their leadership potential to stay competitive in the marketplace and to better serve their patients.

Credentialing a newly minted physician

May 7, 2013

Many physician residency programs finish in June, so now is an opportune time to find a recent graduate who’s a good fit for your practice. Before you set that start date, you’ll want to think about credentialing.

 

‘Escape fire’ diagnoses healthcare system’s maladies

May 3, 2013

Directors hit some of healthcare’s biggest challenges head-on in a recent documentary, “Escape Fire: The fight to rescue American healthcare,” which gives the public a glimpse into the American healthcare system and features an MGMA-ACMPE member’s practice.

Mentorship: Enhance your profession, improve your practice

April 26, 2013

Mentorship doesn’t necessarily require an invested one-on-one relationship; it can also mean answering a question from someone less experienced than you or reaching out to someone who has made strides in their organization that you hope to make, which is why Menaker is working to build the network of potential mentors through his 100 Fellows campaign.

Avoiding charge limbo: Wrangle inpatient charges

April 18, 2013

Inpatient hospital charges can be a mixed blessing for medical practices: On one hand, physicians generate income with little to no overhead — on the other hand, providers don’t always submit charges in a timely manner, according to a recent discussion on the MGMA Member Community. Members say this issue leads to charge lag - money that could have earned interest in practice accounts is uncollected as the charges float in limbo.