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Issue Date: September 15, 2002
Crisis Coming in Cardiology Care
This article discusses the importance of strategic planning to the success of a cardiology practice and outlines the steps to take in developing a strategic plan.
Solo Rheumatology Practitioner Builds Practice on Patient Loyalty
This article profiles the practice of a rheumatology solo practitioner and suggests reasons why some solo practitioners have been able to develop successful practices.
Are Cash-only or Concierge Practices Viable Options?
This article discusses the recent trend toward boutique or concierge practices and the debates it has engendered.
New System May Help Offset Medicare Cuts
This editorial discusses how congressional fee cuts to the Medicare program are affecting physicians' income and suggests that online compensation may be a new source of revenue for physicians and a potential opportunity to offset these cuts.
Expert Offers Five Steps for Developing Clinical Systems
This article discusses the benefits that clinical computer systems have in improving practice efficiency and increasing quality of care. It argues that an incremental approach to system implementation is the most likely to be accepted by physicians.
Innovations Can Improve Efficiency
This article discusses how disruptive innovations, particularly those involving new technology, can improve the practice of medicine.
Data Management Can Address Cost, Access Issues, Expert Says
This article discusses how information technology can be used to improve not only quality of care in clinical practice, but also access to care.
Washington Physician Advocates Billable Electronic Medical Services
In this interview, Tom Gumprecht, MD, an otolaryngologist in a five-physician single-specialty practice in Redmond, Wash., discusses his views on practice revenue, particularly charging patients for not showing up for appointments and being reimbursed for providing electronic services.
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