Keith L. Martin

It’s time for healthcare to learn from other industries and make solutions for physicians available at the touch of a button

There’s no one-size-fits all answer to the question

Maintenance of certification angst is growing and the purveyors of this onerous exercise have discovered the root of the problem: the patient.

Physician numbers aren’t declining

I have loved baseball for as long as I can remember, but as I get older, I have the same problems with those who play our national pastime that I have with our national representatives in government.

This year, physicians can avoid a payment penalty in the Medicare Quality Payment Program by simply submitting a minimal amount of data. But that small amount of data could cause a bigger problem in 2019.

Congress still has work to do to assist U.S patients and physicians, says internist group

Internists detail recommendations to reduce the burdens of EHRs, quality metrics and more

The physician community has a simple message for payers: Let doctors be doctors.

From calling it “a step backward” to “complex and confusing,” primary care physicians told Medical Economics they have doubts about GOP healthcare reform plans.

One of President Donald Trump’s first-day priorities-a complete repeal of the Affordable Care Act-remains unfulfilled as we pass his first month in the White House.

With rapid change coming from the nation’s capital, doctors are wondering what it means to their practices

For physicians, this sort of uncertainty is business as usual.

Two former CMS administrators discussed the future of healthcare reform as well as the agency they once oversaw at HIMSS17.

Physicians have always had to be keenly aware of changes in healthcare, from new innovations to updated approaches to patient care. But these days, palliative care internist Amy Davis, DO, is also keeping one eye on healthcare policy developments emanating from Washington, D.C.

You may blame it for the results of the presidential election. You may see it as the byproduct of the Internet run amok.

The Affordable Care Act as we know it is about to meet its end.

ONC Coordinator B. Vindell Washington, MD, reflects on leading U.S. health IT efforts and what’s next

President-elect Donald J. Trump campaigned on a promise to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act with better health plans and healthcare for all Americans.

Face it: Patients today are OK with not seeing a physician when it comes to their care.

Let me state this from the start: I believe CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt when he says that the rules of his agency’s Medicare reimbursement reform don’t slight small practices and are designed to make it easier to report quality data.

Patient satisfaction surveys are here to stay and, used correctly, can perhaps add value. But with all the information available today to patients, they will simply “rate” you with their feet, leaving for another provider if truly dissatisfied-no survey necessary, saving everyone a lot of time and energy.

No doubt you’ve seen the report suggesting that even a single free meal can sway a physician’s prescribing habits.

While largely viewed as an unpleasant experience, a little bit of contract negotiation can go a long way for improving a physician’s future.

If you are thinking of changing EHRs or changing practices, there are several lessons to consider to make your transition a success.

Medical Economics recently convened a panel of leadership experts to discuss the future of medical schools and whether or not medical schools are preparing new doctors for the changes in the medical community.

If interoperability is to become a reality, the government and private sector must overcome existing obstacles. But how should the industry proceed? Our experts explain.

If interoperability is to become a reality for exchanging patient data nationally, both the government and the private sector have work to do to overcome existing obstacles.

How to avoid coding problems and ensure you earn what you're due

The Supreme Court's ruling doesn't necessarily mean that the Affordable Care Act remains as-is, according to our panel of healthcare experts.