Meet upcoming Meaningful Use and PQRS deadlines to avoid 2018 penalties
Meaningful Use attestation deadlineThe registration and attestation portal for the 2016 EHR Incentive Program (Meaningful Use) is now open, and the deadline to…
What to do about burnout?
Feeling burned out? It happens, don’t worry. There are a lot of resources available online, for example through the AMA, and we’ve got some ti…
Burnout: From the reason to the remedy
Discussions about burnout and increasing rates of physician suicide are everywhere. If you’re feeling symptoms, you’re not alone – and the Co…
Is your website helping or hurting your practice?
Did you know the appearance of your website may be attracting potential patients – or unintentionally driving them away? The College recently conducted tests …
Year in review and an updated practice parameter
Each issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology offers new opportunities for learning. The January issue is full of new features and manuscripts tha…
Getting started with telehealth
Decide what type of telehealth services you want to provide. This can range from email communication all the way to video conferencing augmented with digital e…
Is the doctor in?
It’s late night and your patient is up, pacing their kitchen floor. They’ve suddenly broken out in a new rash, and they don’t know what to do…
21st Century Cures – in-depth
On Nov. 30, the House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act by a vote of 392-26. The bill now goes to the Senate where it is expected to receive…
Great interview questions for allergy staff
Hiring the right employees can mean the difference between a patient-friendly, well-run allergy practice and a dysfunctional one. How do you find team members …
Employee recognition programs: What really works is free!
As the administrator for a large allergy practice, we have used a variety of employee recognition programs. We encourage and reward “on the spot” exceptional s…