Medical Practice Management in the 21st Century : The Epidemiologically Based Needs Assessment Reviews, v. 2, First Series (Paperback)

Preface. Introduction. Section I: Getting Started. Creating a Strong Foundation for Your Practice. Organizing and Managing Your Practice. Business Planning. Marketing. Section II: Managing Finances. Introduction to Financial Management. Revenue Cycle Management. Section III: Recruiting and Managing Staff and Outside Resources. Human Resources. Physician Issues. Using Outsourcing Effectively. Hiring and Managing Consultants. Section IV: Improving Healthcare Delivery and Clinical Outcomes. Quality of Care. Using Information Technology to Enhance the Quality of Care, Operational Efficiency, and Revenue in Your Practice. Section V: Ensuring Compliance. Corporate Compliance. An Overview of HIPAA Compliance. HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule Concepts. Appendices. Steps for Creating a Strong Foundation. Business Planning Questions. Sample Surveys. Financial Management Resources. Revenue Cycle Management Aids. Sample Performance Evaluation Program. Sample Consulting Proposals and Agreements. Quality of Care Digest. Resources to Use When Acquiring Information Technology. A Glossary of HIPAA Terms. Additional HIPAA Compliance Resources. Index.