by Mai-Lin Garcia-Rangel, 8 October 2009

A BANG! (Brainstorming, Accountability, and Networking Group!), also called a "mastermind" group, is designed on four principles:

Introspection.  Engaging in self-evaluation and a gap analysis of one's leadership profile with peers adds a special dimension to this critical facet of the development process.

by Cynthia Andersen, 1 October 2009

Denied claims are a major physician practice management issue.  Physicians are getting hammered with denied claims, but chronic denials can be fixed.

Uncovering the source of the problem.  Consultant Deborah Walker Keegan, coauthor of the book The Physician Billing Process: Avoiding Potholes in the Road to Getting Paid, recommends