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Issue Date: February 15, 1999
Cardiology Company Improves Care, Cuts Cost
This column says that more and more managed care plans are delivering cardiac care services as part of a comprehensive disease management program and discusses how such programs are helping to curb costs and improve care.
Medical Director Finds Administration in Medicine Can Be Stimulating, Unsettling
This interview focuses on the career options open to physicians today and discusses the role of medical directors and the challenges they face.
Direct Marketing: Physicians Find Success Building Niche Practices
This article looks at how some physicians are targeting their practices to attract focused segments of the health care population.
Suggestions for Physicians Who Want to Remain Independent
This editorial offers strategic suggestions for physicians who eschew the option of group practice, preferring to remain solo practitioners.
System Helps Eliminate Coding Errors
This column discusses the federal government's increasing scrutiny of medical bills submitted to Medicare and Medicaid and how automated coding software can help physicians reduce the number of errors that often trigger government scrutiny.
Restrictive Covenants Require Caution
This column discusses the use of restrictive covenants in physician contracts, the legal issues involved, and how the covenants can pose problems if the relationship between the parties to the contract goes sour.
Before Selling, Get Professional Advice
This column offers suggestions for physicians who are seeking lawyers, accountants, or other business consultants to help them make strategic decisions about their practice options.
Patient Surveys Produce Satisfying Results
This feature looks at how some physicians are using patient surveys to improve their patient satisfaction levels and as a marketing tool in promoting their practice.
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