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May / June 2011:
Preparing for Healthcare Reform

If you haven’t noticed, amid the debate and headlines, healthcare reform has already begun. Parts of the new law are in place and many more look ready to roll out over the next few years. Don’t understand it completely? Don’t worry. This issue of Doctor’s Digest is our most ambitious ever as we give you thorough—yet easy-to-understand—background in how healthcare reform is going to affect your practice and what you should do now to most efficiently and effectively change with the times.

In This Issue:

• Introduction
• The Effect of Reform on Primary Care
  Discover how the new law will impact your practice even in a climate of political uncertainty.
• Understanding the Reimbursement Rules
  Find out the specifics of near-term and long-term rule changes.
• Evaluating and Restructuring Your Systems
  Take a closer look at what you need to do to prepare for healthcare reform.
• 10 Tips for a Successful Strategy
  Don’t miss experts’ recommendations for physicians.
• Preparing for an Uncertain Future
  Gain a perspective on what will be happening next in healthcare reform and how it will affect your practice.
• Resources: For More Information