Medical Economics August 2020

Survey results show that a lack of autonomy often is to blame for their frustration. But what does physician autonomy mean in today’s health care world?

Analyze what advantages and resources we have as physicians to help mitigate racial disparities.

If you’re a small practice living on fee-for-service, and suddenly all your patients disappear, you realize how much risk you’re under, as opposed to those who have moved to some sort of capitation or bonus for quality.

The COVID-19 pandemic has proved an unprecedented challenge for physician practices.

One-fourth of new prescriptions are never filled — and even when filled, up to 50% of patients with chronic conditions fail to take their medications as prescribed.

Code it right, get paid.

Practices must take these steps to ensure they are ready.

The way forward is to accelerate the evolution of how physicians are paid for providing care

There may be better ways to treat obesity that are more effective.

COVID has brought about new risks for physicians when it comes to malpractice. Make sure you know what they are.

How to prevent legal fallout from staff layoffs.