Ed Rabinowitz

As the obesity epidemic continues, new groups are encouraging physicians to develop specialized knowledge about the problem.

William Long, MD, didn’t realize it at the time, but his journey to becoming a prominent orthopedic surgeon began at age 7 when his father lost the ability to walk and was confined to a wheelchair.

The market for acquisition of medical practices by private equity firms has shown significant growth in recent years.

To say that Terry Norchi, MD, has had many influences in his career is putting it mildly. From the time he was very young, the physician-entrepreneur has been “luckily influenced†by family and friends who exposed him to macro level questions about the world.

The market for buying and/or selling medical practices is extremely active right now. But that doesn’t mean every deal is a good one.

Social media has the potential to help a practice's bottom line, but it can also create an opportunity for misuse. The good news: The Federation of State Medical Boards has created guidelines for physicians to follow. The bad news: Many physicians don't know the guidelines exist.

Surveys show patients, particularly those in the Millennial generation, are using social media when making healthcare decisions. So how should physicians respond?

A project at an Atlanta health system is aiming to save time and boost efficiency by streamlining EHR systems.

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that patients who receive text messages from their physicians are more likely to exercise. Physicians believe phone messages feel more intimate than email communication.

A new Medicaid rule gives physicians the potential to earn new income by providing non-face-to-face chronic-care services. So why are so few physicians participating?

A data breach can cost a healthcare provider more than $350 per affected record. Thus, healthcare organizations can't afford to ignore cyber security.

A new survey shows physician burnout is a particularly acute problem for emergency physicians. However, experts say the problem is not unsurmountable.

Martha Rodriguez, MD, PA, has become a successful physician and a successful entrepreneur by focusing on value and promoting education.

Only one in three family physicians is working toward value-based payment opportunities, but according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, that seemingly low number is actually encouraging.

As CMS moves toward its goal of shifting 80% of its spend to value-based care, doctors will soon face a choice between two alternative payment models. Here's a primer on the financial stakes.

An American doctor tried splitting her time between the US and her dream city of Paris. When that got too grueling, she decided to leverage emerging telemedicine technology to craft the perfect work/life balance.

When practices need new medical equipment, they face not only the choice of which product to buy, but also the question of how to pay for it. Here's a step-by-step guide to making purchases that make financial sense.

More and more physicians are being called on to prove that their healthcare decisions are evidence-based. The irony is, they’re also being forced to comply with regulations that don’t share the same rigorous evidentiary basis.

A Florida surgeon traded in the tightly controlled environment of an operating room for a crash course in survival on a tropical island. And the whole thing was recorded for television.

When it comes to Meaningful Use, audits are an unavoidable reality. These tips will help ensure your practice is prepared if and when the dreaded audit letter arrives.

Bigger is better, right? Well, not always. And especially not when it comes to medical practices and success with electronic medical records.

Doctors can now get reimbursed by Medicare for non-face-to-face check-ins with patients who have two or more chronic conditions. But a new survey shows physicians have been slow to take advantage.

A New York plastic surgeon always knew what he wanted to be when he grew up. But even as his job has taken him far from home, he remains deeply connected to his Kentucky upbringing.

Compensation caps are a sometimes overlooked part of a physician's contract. But such caps, and the "fair market value" terms used to determine the limit, can have an impact on your compensation.

Joseph Barry, MD, visits his local farmer's market at least twice every month. He does so for reasons beyond his own preference for healthy eating. That's where he greets many of his patients.

A South Carolina physician was a medical prodigy. Now he's written a book to help others reach their full potential.

When Congress eliminated Medicare's sustainable growth rate formula earlier this year, many believed it meant, among other things, an increase in the number of accountable care organizations. For practices joining these ACOs, that means taking on additional risk.

Winston Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give." That's a good way to think about volunteering.

As the healthcare system evolves, the demand for physicians with strong leadership and business skills continues to grow. The problem for many healthcare organizations is that they don't have systems in place to train and develop such leaders.

Does your medical practice have a web presence? Are your patients talking about your practice on Facebook, Twitter, or other social media platforms? If you answered "no", you might be missing out on reaching a sizeable patient population.