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When suicidal ideation and accountability for care collideWhole-person health underscores the importance of collaboration between primary care physicians and behavioral health professionals, and answers who is accountable when patients express suicidal ideation.
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Federal court to consider Medicare drug price negotiations of the Inflation Reduction ActPharmaceutical giant Merck sues HHS, CMS directors in first legal challenge to law passed last summer.
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Timely data exchange between payers and providers is key to reducing care costs, improving outcomesSuccess of value-based care programs depends on getting the right information to clinicians when it’s needed
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Unlocking the potential of remote patient monitoringPeople, process, technology and finance are keys to success
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Best practices for recruiting talented staff for your practiceMedical practices must go beyond simply offering competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract new talent and keep their best clinicians and administrative staff working for them.
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Automatically smarter: Spending less time on billing to earn more practice revenueMedical billing is complex and time-consuming. Does it have to be?
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Pharma CEO: Let's have transparency in prescription drug pricingIt's time for pharmaceutical companies and others to innovate and disrupt the distribution side of treatment.
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How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing decision-making in health careUnderstanding how AI can help providers — as well as its limitations and what checks can mitigate its downsides — will help foster trust and confidence in it.
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Protect CDC funding—Our patients depend on itFunding cuts to the CDC threaten vital research and patient care for millions with autoimmune diseases, risking future treatments and public health.
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Medication Management Devices Increase Patient Adherence, Reduce Costs and Improve QualityBy using medication management tools and strategies, providers can improve adherence, reduce healthcare costs, and improve care quality.
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Smoking cessation: The time is nowIs tobacco use still a national health problem? Yes, and primary care physicians are in position to help patients quit.
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How functional fitness plans enhance preventive care of aging adultsOne in four Americans experience functional decline by age 65, making fall risk management crucial for primary care practices.
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Helping patients attain optimal wellness requires alliesPrimary care physicians and their patients know broad rules for good health, but those can be overwhelming without personal assistance to integrate the principles into daily life.
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It’s time to change the prior authorization process used by the health care industryPatients and physicians would benefit by replacing layers of administration with meaningful connections for care.
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Payments are part of the patient experience. Here’s how to stand outA digital payment strategy benefits the patient and streamlines operations
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Bempedoic Acid for HypercholesterolemiaAn expert panel discusses where bempedoic acid currently fits into the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
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Accurate provider directories are key to better patient care, lower costsIncorrect physician information leads to administrative waste, lost revenue
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Glass half-full: How practically applied generative AI will enhance health care operationsWe must refocus our efforts on how AI can be practically applied to improve health care – with a particular emphasis on operational areas and decision-making processes
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Is it COVID-19 or flu? A quick quiz for physiciansThere are several similarities and differences between COVID-19 and flu. Do you know what they are?
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Transforming primary health care: The generative AI revolutionBy building a foundation of trust through personalized care, AI will not only enhance patient-provider relationships but also set new standards for patient loyalty and active participation in health care, leading to reduced no-shows and readmissions.
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Gait: The sixth vital sign that should be a routine part of primary careWant some quick indicators about patient health? Watch how they walk. Here’s what primary care physicians need to know.
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A path to revitalizing primary care: direct primary careDPC improves the physician-patient relationship by reducing administrative tasks, removing insurance company middlemen, and focusing on individualized care.
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Mergers and acquisitions and economics trends for the practice management sectorWhat to make of the market right now? Here are insights on factors driving consolidation and strategies to build value in the physician practice management sector.
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How physicians can provide better care for patients with chronic conditionsTechnology and care navigators are key to managing this growing population
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Cyberattacks are bankrupting health care providers. Insurance may help.Contingent business interruption coverage may protect providers from losses experienced indirectly as a result of a cyberattack.
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Six steps to improving equity in health outcomesUnderstanding a patient's life circumstances is key to improving their health. Here's a guide for how to start.
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U.S. primary care is hurting, but Medicare could be the prescriptionPrimary care is crucial to U.S. health care, but declining. The Commonwealth Fund offers suggestions on how to invest more in it.
