Medical Economics March 2021

Preparing for a private equity transaction can help strengthen your practice’s business structure, even if you ultimately forgo potential opportunities.

It is time for an all-hands-on-deck approach.

Before taking out a loan, ask these 8 essential questions

How hackers plan to attack your practice — and what you can do about it

Physicians are hardworking professionals. But did you know that many of your colleagues work multiple jobs? In our 2020 Medical Economics® Physician Report, nearly one out of three physicians told us that they earn secondary income by moonlighting.

Follow these guidelines to improve patient understanding and obtain better outcomes.

How primary care physicians can help

Good communication can result not only in more efficient, effective care, but also greater patient satisfaction with treatment, and this is particularly true with aging patients.

There is convincing evidence that counseling interventions improve blood pressure, lipid and fasting blood glucose levels, body weight/adiposity and eating habits. Improvement in these areas will strengthen heart health.

Telehealth has advanced by leaps and bounds in the last year, as medical practices adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual visits, remote patient monitoring (RPM), continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and other tools are helping physicians meet their patients where they are needed.

An unexpected consequence of COVID-19 is a significant rise in identity theft and related cybercrimes. Here are the most common traps to watch for and a response plan in case it happens to you or someone you know.