Business of Oncology

Are Oncologists Different From Other Doctors? Cancer specialists discuss the unique appeal of studying and treating 'the defining plague of our generation.'
October 10, 2013
How Oncologists Successfully Buck the Employment Trend Many oncologists are choosing employment, but others want to remain partners involved in an independent practice. Some groups of oncologists have found a way to make that happen.
August 10, 2012
Oncologists: One Way to Gain a Competitive Edge As oncologists look for ways to bolster their practices, one group found a way to create an alliance that succeeded via careful planning, compromise, and a little bit of luck.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 02, 2011
Oncology: 'If You're Only Seeing Patients, You Won't Make It.' Oncologists who don't offer ancillary services may have a greater financial struggle. But not all ancillaries are right for you.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 12, 2011
What Could Help Oncologists in Small Practices? Many oncologists in small or solo practices are struggling financially, and the situation is likely to become worse. Here's one possible solution.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 17, 2011
The Right EHR for an Oncology Practice In order to get reimbursed properly, oncologists need an EHR that is specific to oncology. Here's how to choose the right EHR for an oncology practice.
Experts And Viewpoints, April 15, 2011
New Ways to Weather the Drug Shortage Crisis Drug shortages can make treatment difficult, but with some smart strategies, you can work around the shortages and keep yourself and your patients adequately supplied.
Experts And Viewpoints, March 23, 2011
Business of Oncology: An Office Lab Can Turn a Tidy Profit Oncology practices can add to their bottom line by offering additional services for patients. Here's how.
Experts And Viewpoints, February 22, 2011
Business of Oncology: Is Your Practice Sustainable? There are new challenges to reimbursement and revenue for oncology practices. Here's how to evaluate adverse signs and make necessary changes.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 22, 2010
Business of Oncology: Where to Get Help for Your Oncology Practice Oncologists facing practice and revenue challenges can get advice and assistance from organized programs and large consultant companies with expertise and a proven track record.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 25, 2010
Business of Oncology: A New Way to Improve Patient Care and Boost Revenue Providing oral chemotherapy pharmacy services in your office is convenient for the patient and can help increase your revenue.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 23, 2010
How to Improve Profits and Patient Care Using National Practice Guidelines If physicians decide to use national practice guidelines, they need to decide which guidelines to use. Following these guidelines may also improve practice profits and the quality of patient care.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 23, 2010
Business of Oncology: How To Improve Your Payer Contracts By learning what your payers' goals are, you can work with them to improve your own reimbursement.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 23, 2010
Business of Oncology: More Revenue From Evaluation and Management Visits Evaluation and management services bring in a major portion of oncology practice profit. Paying attention to volume, coding, and efficiency can help increase revenue in this area.
Experts And Viewpoints, June 24, 2010

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