Expert Interviews

What would happen if you couldn’t practice medicine any longer?

A breach can hurt profits and reputation, doing long-term damage.

The average physician interrupts a patient every 11 seconds.

Physicians who enter practice for the first time often rapidly increase their lifestyle, which can have dramatic consequences for them in the long-term.

Cybercriminal tactics change regularly, so a response plan needs to reflect that.

Every practice should have a detailed plan that outlines what steps need to be taken and in what order if a breach occurs.

Being rid of student loans once and for all can be a gratifying feeling, but will it jeopardize your retirement?

There are many financial vehicles that can work with doctors, as long as they have a solid strategy.

If rates rise, doctors should take a fresh look at their financial strategy.

How an alternative waiting room can benefit patients.

Understanding where a business is spending money is crucial to efficiency and growth.

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.

Here's what's in store for the waiting room of the future

Medical Economics sat down with BD's Jeff Andrews, MD, to discuss this flu season's unique challenges for physicians as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

What doctors can learn from telehealth in their in-person patient interactions.

Recommendations for selecting among various therapies available for weight loss and expectations for where this field is headed next.

Characteristics that make the medical device, Plenity, unique from other therapies approved for weight management.

What waiting rooms may become in the post-pandemic world.

The ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way patients wait for care.

The current issues with the traditional waiting room.

An increased reliance on technology also means easier entry points for cybercriminals.

Advice to help healthcare professionals counsel patients about the safety profiles of pharmacologic therapies available for weight loss.

Why the waiting room needs reworking.

We sat down with two financial experts to put today's inflation discussion into context.

An in-depth discussion on pharmacologic therapies available to help patients manage their weight, with special insight regarding the prescribing and use of GLP-1 agonists.

Hackers have a variety of motivations when it comes to attacking health care targets.

What healthcare professionals should consider prior to recommending weight loss surgery to eligible patients.

An overview of treatment opportunities available for patients who are overweight or obese, and recommendations for progressing to treatment options beyond diet and exercise.

Dr Elena A. Christofides highlights various treatment goals for managing patients who are diagnosed as overweight or obese.

Reactions to the burden of overweight and obesity in the United States, in terms of prevalence and health complications.