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Top 10 Challenges Facing Physicians In 2017

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More than ever before, physicians are facing an abundant amount of challenges. Declining reimbursement, changing payment models, and uncertainties surrounding new administration and the Affordable Care Act just to name a few. While the coming year presents many challenges to physicians, here are some of the top challenges most common among physicians that can also be less intimidating through further education and, of course, much preparation.   1.    MACRA Healthcare reimbursements are migrating from volume to value. MACRA will most likely serve as the road map for other payers, so get used to the reporting requirements. The law directs physicians to choose one of two reimbursement paths—advanced alternative payment models (APMs) or the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). 2.    Prior authorizations Prior authorization requirements have increased steadily in recent years, and the growth trend shows no signs of abating in 2017. A 2015 Kaiser Fa

Infographic: Do You Patients Self-Diagnose

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The Facts about patients self-diagnose,  46% of those who self-diagnose believed in healthcare professional,  38% Treat their condition at home and 41% of online self-diagnose said a doctor confirmed their diagnosis. - The Leading Physicians of the World
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The Facts about patients self-diagnose, 46% of those who self-diagnose believed in healthcare professional,  38% treat their condition at home and 41% of online self-diagnose said a doctor confirmed their diagnosis. - The Leading Physicians of the World

Infographic: Trends in Healthcare Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing

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These infographic shows the key sourcing trends in Healthcare Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing - The Leading Physicians of the World

Infographic: The cost of Health in the United States

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These infographic shows the most expensive medical procedures in the United States - The Leading Physicians of the World

Infographic: Physician's use of Mobile Devices

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When physicians were asked their top reasons for using mobile devices at work, 66.67% noted time efficiencies, and just behind that at 52.9% is improved quality and continuity of patient care. - The Leading Physicians of the World

Infographic: Leveraging Online Reviews

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Now is the perfect time to take advantage of online reviews. Patients are using the internet for medical resources now more than ever. - The Leading Physicians of the World