June 10, 2018 edition

One physician discusses how greater collaboration and better communication could show promise in addressing the opioid crisis in Alaska.

Having health insurance does not guarantee access to primary care.

Not only is the IoT market expected to grow enormously, the cybersecurity threats in this new environment are poised to mushroom as well.

The costs of moving from one EHR to another can be significant-and usually much higher than most practices anticipate.

Massive deals, such as CVS’s pending purchase of Aetna, could exert increased pressure on small practices.

Know the four priority areas established by the government.

At its most recent annual meeting in New Orleans, the American College of Physicians (ACP) addressed numerous issues facing today’s internists. Here’s a recap of some of the topics discussed.

Practices can use video to appeal to patients looking for a new provider, engage existing patients on social media, and educate and entertain patients between visits.

Will government ‘solutions’ to the opioid crisis make it worse?

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