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- Reimbursement: Chart a Course for Successhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/reimbursement-chart-a-course-for-success/31432/Effective documentation and coding are critical yet challenging aspects of neurology practice, significantly impacting insurance reimbursements. Neurologists often face delays and uncertainties in payments due to the complex and stringent requirements of third-party payers. A single coding error can
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31040/In the March 2008 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Editor-in-Chief Jack Persico delves into the critical debate of experience versus expertise within the medical field. Drawing parallels from the political arena, specifically the 2008 Democratic primary race where candidates like Hillary Clinton emph
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn-0707-dementia-pdf/31141/In the realm of dementia care, accurate CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding is crucial for appropriate reimbursement and reflecting the complexity of patient management. David S. Geldmacher, MD, addresses the challenges neurologists face when utilizing CPT codes for dementia evaluations in h
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31300/Effective budgeting is a cornerstone of successful medical practices, including those in neurology, as highlighted by Craig T. Williams in the June 2006 issue of Practical Neurology. Williams emphasizes that creating, managing, and adhering to a realistic budget is essential for mitigating risks suc
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31340/In modern neurology practices, lengthy wait times for new patients—often exceeding four weeks—are a common source of frustration. Addressing this bottleneck is critical for enhancing patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. While expanding the number of neurologists could theoretically allev
- Vascular Dementia: How to Solve the Puzzle of Cognitive Losshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn0905-vasculardementia-pdf/31405/Vascular Dementia: Multifaceted Etiologies and Clinical ImplicationsVascular dementia (VaD) encompasses a spectrum of cognitive impairments resulting from diverse cerebrovascular pathologies, challenging the notion of it being a singular condition. Unlike the earlier concept of multi-infarct dementi
- Putting a Price Tag on Your Practicehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/putting-a-price-tag-on-your-practice/31459/Understanding Practice Valuation in Neurology: A Comprehensive GuideFor neurologists, a medical practice often represents one of their most significant assets, both financially and in terms of time and effort invested. Accurately determining the value of a neurology practice is crucial for various s
- Bad Reception: When MS Patients Are on a Different Wavelengthhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/bad-reception-when-ms-patients-are-on-a-different-wavelength/31064/Enhancing Physician-Patient Relationships to Improve MS Patient RetentionMaintaining strong physician-patient alliances is crucial in managing Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic and unpredictable neurological disorder. According to a January 2008 article in Practical Neurology, MS patients frequentl
- Defensive Medicine: Is It Putting Barriers Between You and Your Patients?https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/defensive-medicine-is-it-putting-barriers-between-you-and-your-patients/31341/Defensive Medicine in Neurology: Balancing Patient Care and Malpractice RisksRising malpractice liabilities are compelling neurologists to adopt defensive medicine practices, significantly impacting patient care and escalating healthcare costs. In a February 2006 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Asso
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31343/In the February 2006 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Editor-in-Chief Jack Persico addresses the pressing challenges facing the healthcare sector, particularly in the realm of neurology. Central to his discussion is the recent five percent reduction in Medicare reimbursements, a change that has intro