Lois A. Bowers, MA

Articles

A conversation with Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, about the challenges facing tort reform, reducing healthcare costs, and the role of accountable care organizations.

A doctor's view of tort reform and accountable care organizations in healthcare

Medical Economics Editor-in-Chief Lois A. Bowers, MA, discusses with Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, the challenges facing the healthcare system, improving outcomes, and lowering costs.

System needs to include incentives to improve outcomes, lower costs

It's time to take a look at the state of healthcare.

Viewpoint: What will healthcare look like in the future?

Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, discusses the Affordable Care Act, primary care, and the state of the healthcare system with Medical Economics Editor-in-Chief Lois A. Bowers, MA.

Perspective: Healthcare reform and the future of medicine: a med school dean shares his views

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology have released the final requirements for your exchanging health information with colleagues and increasing patient online access through your electronic health record system to receive federal incentive payments.

Meaningful use stage 2 final rule issued by federal government

Another survey reports a relatively large increase in compensation for family physicians in 2011. Primary care overall fared better than other medical and surgical specialties. Get the details here.