Like any other test, the California QME examination has specific requirements about which items you need to bring with you. Keep reading to learn what are the things you should (and shouldn’t) bring to a QME Examination. What Is a QME Examination? Any physician who wants to become a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California must…
As we have seen in previous posts, you need to pass an exam if you want to be a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in California. However, as you might imagine, there’s more to being a QME than an exam. For example, is there a fee to be a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California? Keep reading…
Managing a medical practice can be a challenging task. With that in mind, it’s of utmost importance to consistently look at ways to improve the efficiency of your medical practice. In this post, we discuss several strategies that can help you manage your workload and improve your practice’s efficiency. 1. Implement EHR Electronic Health Records…
Private medical practices have long been essential providers of healthcare, serving the needs of millions of individuals and families. However, these practices are facing significant challenges in the current healthcare environment. Here are some of the challenges currently facing private medical practices and some possible solutions: 1. Financial Pressures Financial pressures are one of the…
Patient retention, defined as your to build loyalty among your patients is crucial to the success of your practice. With that in mind, here are five easy strategies you can implement to increase patient retention. 1. Improve Your Patients’ Experience Providing a positive patient experience is crucial for any healthcare practice. Patients are more likely…
No matter how you look at it, being a medical practice owner can be a big responsibility. And while patient care should always remain your top priority, it’s also important to take steps to ensure the financial health of your practice. In today’s blog post, we share four ideas to help you do just that. …
Managing your medical practice effectively requires a strategic approach. From hiring and retaining staff to building efficient workflows, effective medical practice management requires a comprehensive management plan. In this blog, we share some essential medical practice management tips to help you enhance your practice’s efficiency and profitability. 1. Prioritize Patient Care Providing excellent patient care…
Efficient revenue cycle management is essential for the financial health of small practices. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to see inadequate revenue cycle management leading to lost revenue, delayed payments, and long A/R cycles. With that in mind, today we outline some strategies that small medical practices can use to optimize their revenue cycle management. 1.…
California attracts people from around the world, and health professionals are no exception. With that in mind, it’s not surprising that physicians often wonder if they can take the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Examination outside of California. In today’s post, we provide an answer. What Do QMEs Do, Exactly? Qualified Medical Evaluators are healthcare professionals…
Physicians looking to become Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) in California must pass a competency examination. But how long does the QME exam take, exactly? In today’s post, we provide an answer and offer other useful tips. What Is a QME? Why Are They Important? The acronym QME is short for “Qualified Medical Evaluator.” A QME…