Physicians and other health care workers are uniquely and disproportionately at risk of workplace violence.
Physicians need to conduct a careful analysis of multiple factors before considering an acquisition by a health system or other buyer.
Studies consistently show patients’ health outcomes are connected to their ability to access, afford and adhere to their medications.
Contrary to what some believe, leaders shouldn’t go at crisis management alone
What physicians with student loans need to know.
Engaging with patients to improve their health can help reduce burnout
COVID-19 is prompting significant changes to malpractice laws and regulations at the state and federal levels.
Mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement is unlike other mindfulness-based treatments and was found superior to supportive group psychotherapy for treating opioid misuse and pain.
Consumers and health care providers often define the term differently. But the focus for both groups should be on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Health care for patients starts with the health of the team.
Even before the pandemic, primary care was complicated. Now it’s even more so.
Over the past year, the rise in telehealth services — as well as the continued spread of COVID-19 variants — has left many patients and PCPs wondering as to whether or not these services will continue expanding in the months, or even years, to come.
Through storytelling we can create empathy and earn trust.
There are plenty of reasons for people to get their estate planning done despite, or even because of, potential future changes from Congress.
Patients like convenience and easy access to care, providers see reduction in no-show rate
As we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic and its long-term consequences, it is more important than ever for providers to build trust with patients.
An expert physician considers the challenges that arise with ICD10 coding in delivering care for patients with hepatic encephalopathy and risk adjustment.
Doctors need to address patients’ worries about costs
There’s a surge in a new type of litigation: “wrongful life” lawsuits. These lawsuits emerge when hospitals and clinicians don’t bother to obtain or choose to ignore a patient’s documented care planning wishes.
For most patients, anxiety treatment begins with a visit to their primary care physician.
Being hacked can create havoc in your practice and harm your ability to provide healthcare to your patients.
Effective treatment requires coordinating primary, behavioral health care
At the start of each year, everyone is clamoring to figure out what the next 12 months will be like when it comes to the stock market and investment outlook.
Healthcare providers of all sizes must ensure they are doing their due diligence to protect their networks and their patients.
The need for a consistent and professional digital marketing strategy is universal.
When I read about the plight of primary care doctors and their widespread dissatisfaction with their profession, I remember Dr. William Vroom.
Closing thoughts regarding the increasing burden of overweight and obesity in the United States, and recommendations for supporting patients who are taking a proactive role in managing their weight.
Our health system is too siloed to recognize patient problems that might cross specialties.
Tips for physicians to reduce their tax bill.