The expert interviews section of Medical Economics features exclusive video interviews with physicians and other experts on important topics facing physicians, the health care system, and more.
How to ensure that patients are well-educated considering the influence of social media
Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses what physicians can do to ensure patient education in spite of misinformation available online.
The importance of shared decision-making when navigating social media misinformation
Richard W. Miller, MD, explains why shared decision-making is so important when navigating patient concerns rooted in social media misinformation.
How to manage a tense situation when a misinformed patient becomes frustrated
Richard W. Miller, MD, talks managing a situation when a misinformed patient becomes frustrated.
How to respond when a patient requests what they've seen online
Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses the proper response when a patient makes a misinformed request.
How do social media trends lead to unrealistic patient expectations about treatment options?
Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses how social media trends can result in misinformed patients.
Transforming “what if” to “what is” with the Veradigm Network
Our network connects providers, health plans, and life science companies to deliver seamless care that benefits everyone
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Predictions for the future
A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Long-term safety
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Learning about side effects, and managing them
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Lifestyle changes needed too
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Talking about cost
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Patients’ No. 1 question
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: a new panacea?
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: an introduction
What everyone needs to know about the CDC's latest vaccine recommendations - and how to approach patient concerns
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, explains the CDC's recently updated recommendations for COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccinations and explains how to best handle patient concerns and misinformation.
The importance of maintaining the physician-patient relationship
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, explains the importance of consistency and maintaining a relationship with a patient over time.
Why should patients seek vaccinations from family physicians over retail pharmacies?
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, advises family physicians to continue offering vaccines, explaining the benefits compared to alternatives.
Addressing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, shares how physicians should properly approach patient concerns regarding vaccines.
Approaching the vaccine conversation after the COVID-19 pandemic
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, explains how physicians should approach the vaccine conversation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting the vaccine conversation as respiratory illness season ramps up
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, talks about appropriate and effective ways of initiating the vaccine conversation during respiratory illness season.
The CDC's latest recommendations for COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, discusses the CDC's latest guidelines regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and expanded recommendations for pneumococcal vaccines.
Everything you need to know about the latest change to MOC - and what might be next
ABIM eliminated the 2-year points requirement. Here's what you need to know about that - and what else might be changing.
How the most recent MOC change is a reflection of new leadership at the organization
ABIM has a new leader and the most recent change - the removal of the 2-year points requirement - is a reflection of the new direction the organization is headed.
ABIM notifies 12,000 physicians about the most recent MOC change - and the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment proves popular
When ABIM removed the 2-year points requirement for MOC, approximately 12,000 physicians were affected by the change. ABIM is reaching out to notify those affected. In addition, other MOC changes, like the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment, have also proven popular and similar programs may be launched.
Highlights of the 2024 Concierge Medicine Forum
Stories of transformation shared by Specialdocs and affiliated physicians.
ABIM is listening to feedback about other possible changes
Furman McDonald, MD, president and CEO of ABIM, is listening to feedback that led to the removal of the 2-year points requirement for MOC and could lead to other future changes.
Why did ABIM eliminate the 2-year points requirement?
ABIM eliminated the 2-year points requirement for MOC after listening to feedback from diplomates.
SDOH: What every physician needs to know about social drivers of health. Part 3: Unique factors and influences
Two experts discuss The Physicians Foundation and its efforts to affect the factors that affect health outside the doctor's office.
A new handheld device uses AI to screen for skin cancer: Dermatologist explains how it works
DermaSensor is a new FDA-approved handheld that is designed to scan and assess skin lesions in the primary care clinical setting. Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH, describes how it works.
Physicians in politics: Advice about running for office
Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.