Jeffrey Bendix

The American Board of Obesity Medicine announced that a record 726 physicians passed its board certification examination this year, with primary care physicians leading the way.

A recent patient survey finds that online ratings and patient comments play a significant role in many people’s choice of healthcare providers.

A recently-published study shows that even though the number of primary care doctors in the U.S. has been increasing, the gains have not been evenly distributed.

Under value-based pay, practices may find they need ancillary services just to maintain their current revenue.

This slideshow will guide physicians towards effective end-of-life care discussions with all patients.

ACP session focuses on overcoming fear of cost-of-care discussions.

Doctors understand that social determinants of health have a major impact on patients' wellbeing, yet they often are reluctant to address such issues with their patients.

How physicians can adapt to the patient empowerment trend 

Here’s a look at what 2019 may hold in four areas of healthcare policy of importance to doctors: the future of the Affordable Care Act, expanding healthcare insurance coverage, the cost of prescription drugs and changes to accountable care organizations.

How the system works against you -and what to do about it.

Republican Congressman Phil Roe, MD, spoke with Medical Economics about healthcare issues he thinks the new Congress needs to address, including price transparency and the shortage of primary care physicians.

Some physicians have resisted electronic health records systems and still rely on paper.

The proposed new rule would make it harder for accountable care organizations to realize the financial benefits of participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program without also taking on more financial risk.

Some physicians are pushing back against the stress of medicine by simplifying their practices to remove barriers between them and their patients.

The American College of Physicians unveils peer and patient support to address the growing toll of burnout on physicians.

With a little planning and forethought, EHRs can actually improve doctor-patient communication and cause both parties to see them as a valuable tool for improving care.

With diabetes and obesity at the center of the 2013 Medical Innovation Summit in Cleveland, Ohio, it was clear that evolving patient care using technology was on the minds of the thought leaders who spoke at the 3-day event.