SPOTLIGHT -
Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
Inflation continues to rise in February, posing dilemma for the Federal Reserve
Inflationary pressures persisted in February, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising by 0.4% for the month and 3.2% from a year ago
What patients really think about their health insurance
Study offers insights into what patients are thinking along with trends in enrollment
Bipartisan spending bill leaves doctor groups disappointed
A 1.68% reversal of the 3.37% Medicare payment cut does not go far enough
7 trends in health care recruiting you can’t ignore
iCIMS’ February 2024 Workforce report revealed several key trends in health care recruiting.
The first line of defense against cybercriminals
Protecting your practice from hackers starts with empowering your employees
Health clinic faces $40,000 fine for HIPAA violations related to lax cybersecurity practices
HHS is applying increased scrutiny to health care cybersecurity practices
How an ESOP can help your practice remain independent
If your practice is looking for a way to not fall into the clutches of private equity or the local health system, then an employee stock ownership plan may be right for you
Three examples of how AI is going to change medicine
Whether the changes are good or bad probably depends on how much they help or hinder your ability to do your job
A better patient experience can drive better diabetes care results
Endocrine Society urges a shift in diabetes care by emphasizing the importance of patient experience.
What else do physicians need to know about ESOPs?
What else do physicians need to consider before establishing an employee stock ownership plan?
Can an ESOP be dissolved once created - and who pays the trustee?
Creating an ESOP doesn't mean you can't explore other options later on; plus, who oversees the ESOP and how are they paid?
What kind of practice is the best candidate for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan?
Is your practice a good candidate for setting up an Employee Stock Ownership Plan?
What are the financial benefits of setting up an ESOP?
Understanding the biggest financial and tax benefits from an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
What is an ESOP - and how it can help keep your practice independent
Setting up an Employees Stock Ownership Plan can help keep your practice independent by providing several financial advantages -- all while allowing you to maintain control.
Who handles being sick better: Men or women?
Facts about how we handle illness, and why a trip to the doctor isn’t part of the plan
Low pay in primary care is leading to a care crisis in New Jersey
Primary-care doctor shortage puts New Jersey residents at risk, report warns
Need to call 911? Good luck getting quality care
Study reveals disparities in EMS care across urban and rural communities
Want better health for diabetes patients? Lower their medication costs
Study show that reducing diabetes medication costs is linked to improved health outcomes
AI round-up: AI is deciphering ancient scrolls, driving more layoffs than realized, and pretending to be the president
Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing in health care and all facets of business and life. Here are the latest developments:
9 things you didn’t know about health care workers
Study provides insights into the trends shaping the health care workforce - how many apply to you?
Amazon lays off hundreds in its medical divisions – including its primary care business
Retail giant eliminates positions in both its Pharmacy and One Medical business units
What topics should cybersecurity training cover, and what to do about all those passwords
What topics should cybersecurity training cover - and what to do about all those passwords
Why employee cybersecurity training is important - and what it should look like
Why training employees on cybersecurity is important - and what a training program should look like.
What happens if you get hacked - and does paying a ransom work?
What happens if your network gets hacked -- and does paying a ransom get your data back?
Why hackers target medical practices and how they get in
Why hackers target medical practices and the most common ways they gain entry
Primary-care based housing program decreased outpatient visits and increased health and happiness
Intervention at the primary care level on housing issues may be beneficial for disadvantaged patients, research shows
Report: Medicare beneficiaries need as much as $413,000 in savings for uncovered health expenses
Amount patients need to save to cover all expenses continues to rise
9 physician salary trends that may surprise you
Software Advice’s 2023 Physician Compensation Survey examined the prevailing trends in physician salaries, and what it reveals about private practice employment is surprising.
Positive financial finish for hospitals and health systems in 2023, though challenges loom
Report reveals improvements in operational and financial metrics, raising optimism for the health care sector.
Beating the burdens: How to move your practice past the biggest challenges facing medicine
When it comes to the burdens facing medical practices, the challenges are many and varied.