3 ways for doctors to reclaim their value

A few years ago, I sat in a coding lecture for urgent care providers given by a very entrepreneurial physician assistant. An emergency room doctor, who had recently established his own private clinic, put up his hand to ask a question. He seemed puzzled. “I can see your point about coding at a higher level for a sore throat when I was younger,” he said. “I used to take longer to figure out what was wrong. But now that I’m faster and more experienced, I don’t think I should be using the higher codes.” Needless to say, the physician assistant was dumbfounded. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Family Physicians Tags: Physician Primary care Source Type: blogs