Respiratory & Diabetes Care Center

Is All Durable Medical Equipment Covered by Insurance?

The simple answer is no. Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home. Your physician, nurse practitioner (NP), physician’s assistant (PA) or certified nurse specialist (CNS) can prescribe medical equipment for a patient. Medicare is considered the driver when it comes to …

8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes

By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

How to Choose the Right Cane and Use It Properly

5 potentially deadly body pains you should never ignore

Nearly everyone experiences a headache or leg cramp on occasion. But when do these aches warrant a visit to the doctor's office or hospital?

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

Revenue Boosting Ideas for Every Medical Practice

To help identify some of the best ways to boost medical practice revenue, we asked practice management expert Rosemarie Nelson to share some of her tips. 1

Information management helps medical practices improve care

Most healthcare practices are constantly looking for ways to improve the quality of care provided to patients.

Easy Physician Credentialing for Medical Practices

To ensure your medical practice does not leave money on the table, proper physician credentialing is a must. 1

6 Practice Management Tools Successful Medical Practices Swear By

Here are six practice management tools successful medical practices swear by to help you achieve your operating goals.

Nine Easy Ways to Better Market Your Medical Practice

As the digital space continues to change, medical practices must change their marketing approaches as well. 1

5 medical practices that will soon be outdated

At one point, we used to be able to buy cigarettes while lying in our hospital beds. What other medical practices will fall by the wayside in 30 years?

Medical Practices Must be Proactive with Cybersecurity

Healthcare data is a huge target for hackers. If a practice is reactionary, all of their hard work could be at risk. 1

Storing Data in the Cloud Gaining Acceptance in Medical Practices

It appears medical practices, especially independent ones, are becoming more accepting of putting their medical data in the cloud 1

One Solution to Short-Staffed Medical Practices

Being short-staffed can cripple a medical practice. That's why having emergency staffing plans in place is a must.

Making Wearables Valuable to Medical Practices

Only 5 percent of practices are using technology that monitors their patients' health status. Why haven't wearables made an impact in clinical care?

Measure Your Medical Practice Staff Tech Skills

Before training your staff on new technology, it's a good idea to assess their overall comfort level and experience with using technology. 1

Improve Your Medical Practice in 6 Easy Steps

Your practice is a reflection of the physicians who work there. If it looks old and uncared for, patients might wonder about the care they will receive.

Facebook 'Dos and Don'ts' for Your Medical Practice

It may feel like using Facebook to market your practice is like hitting a moving target. Don't despair, we'll show you how. 1