Chris Mazzolini is the editorial director of Medical Economics

Articles

Physicians are hardworking professionals. But did you know that many of your colleagues work multiple jobs? In our 2002 Medical Economics® Physician Report, nearly one out of three physicians told us that they earn secondary income by moonlighting. 





How physicians can earn money, expand their careers with moonlighting

A welcoming environment makes it easier for patients to interact with physicians so they can provide the best care. 

Seven ways to make your practice more LGBTQ-friendly

Lisa Eramo, MA, is a contributing author for Medical Economics.

Follow these guidelines to improve patient understanding and obtain better outcomes.

7 tips for clear patient communication

Addressing patient health literacy

Good communication can result not only in more efficient, effective care, but also greater patient satisfaction with treatment, and this is particularly true with aging patients.

Improve senior patient communication with technology

Keith Loria is a contributing writer to Medical Economics.

There is convincing evidence that counseling interventions improve blood pressure, lipid and fasting blood glucose levels, body weight/adiposity and eating habits. Improvement in these areas will strengthen heart health.

How physicians can assist patients on proper heart health

Telehealth has advanced by leaps and bounds in the last year, as medical practices adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual visits, remote patient monitoring (RPM), continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and other tools are helping physicians meet their patients where they are needed.

The role of technology in lipid management

An unexpected consequence of COVID-19 is a significant rise in identity theft and related cybercrimes. Here are the most common traps to watch for and a response plan in case it happens to you or someone you know.

Identity theft risk is spiking

Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results, vaccination rates and more.

Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: March 5, 2021 update

More than 200,000 Americans took advantage of the special enrollment period in February.

CMS releases ACA special enrollment numbers

Medicare’s new rules created a $30 billion market overnight.

Your doctor will (remotely) see you now

Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: March 4, 2021 update

The next MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition webinar will focus on building confidence in vaccines.


Building confidence in vaccines: A free MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition webinar 

There are steps physician practices can take to prepare for any disaster.

Disaster planning for medical practices

AMA analysis shows pandemic Medicare spending changes

Dr Bernard was a National Health Care Scholar and served at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Immokalee, Florida for six years after her residency.  She then worked for a large out-patient hospital group before opening her own practice, which she con

Many of the most common challenges in medicine can be addressed through alternative practice models.

Direct care model eliminates many sources of physician stress

Videos

Ways to keep health care practices viable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keeping your practice viable during the pandemic

Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: March 3, 2021 update

Practices still have to carefully plan their workflows in order to make the most of such visits. 

AAAAI Annual Meeting: Making the most of a telehealth visit

Multiple news organizations report that the White House has brokered the unusual deal.

Deal reportedly struck for Merck to help manufacture Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Are malpractice insurance costs increasing? Find out, on this week's Medical Economics Pulse.

Malpractice trends in 2021: Costs, predictions and advice for physicians

Will precautions created to combat COVID-19 outlast the public health emergency?

Are COVID-19 precautions here to stay?

The next MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition webinar will focus on building confidence in vaccines.

Free MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition webinar to focus on vaccines

Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: March 2, 2021 update

Mike Tankersley, MD, MBA, discusses workflow tips that can help practices in their use of telehealth visits.

AAAAI Annual Meeting: What to do before a telehealth appointment

Office of the Inspector General recommends CMS conduct targeted hospital reviews for possible upcoding violations

Increase in more expensive hospital stay draws government scrutiny

Where healthcare is going during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

What is coming next in the COVID-19 pandemic?

Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: March 1, 2021 update

The single-dose vaccine is the third granted emergency use authorization in an effort to end the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

FDA grants Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine EUA

Can you relate to these humorous situations?

The funniest cartoons about being a doctor today

Radiologist Ezequiel Silva III, MD, has been named the new chair of the Relative Value Scale Update Committee.

AMA appoints new RUC chair

Where health care stands months into the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

What is the current state of healthcare?

Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: February 26, 2021 update

Podcasts

Leon McDougle, MD, president of the National Medical Association, explains why Black Americans have been hit especially hard by the COVID pandemic, and policy changes needed to improve health care access and outcomes for Blacks and other traditionally underserved communities.    

How the COVID-19 pandemic can reduce health care inequity

About two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations across the country are tied to at least one of four different pre-existing conditions.

Study: Patients with four conditions make up majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations

The COVID-19 vaccine will continue to affect the financial situation of health care facilities through 2021.

Financial pressure on health care facilities could threaten access to care

The new rules went into effect this year.

Top 10 ways hospitals are not compliant with new CMS price transparency rules

Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: February 25, 2021 update

The extent of the decline differed significantly among specialties, according to a new report.  