Medical Economics September 2020

January 04, 2021

More than two-thirds of physicians say they feel burned out in 2020.

September 15, 2020

Eventually, COVID-19 will be brought under control, but burnout will remain. Physicians will face the aftermath of a pandemic along with obtuse electronic health records, too much administrative work and too much third-party interference.

September 15, 2020

Don't assume that you can't get mental health counseling as a physician. Many state laws have changed in recent years, allowing doctors to get the help they need without jeopardizing their license.

September 14, 2020

Address coding vulnerabilities to protect practice revenue.

September 14, 2020

The pandemic hit a health care system — and physicians — already in crisis.

September 12, 2020

Collecting copayments and coinsurance is challenging because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 11, 2020

There is a growing recognition in health care that many chronic conditions can be improved by addressing social determinants of health first.

September 10, 2020

COVID-19 is shining the light on where the gaps and weaknesses in society exist, including social determinants of health.

September 09, 2020

Chronic diseases are often referred to as Western diseases due to being more affluent and industrialized. But affluence and industry do not lead to disease, the lifestyle that commonly goes along with them does.

September 08, 2020

September 07, 2020

Not all hospitals and physicians are locked in mortal combat from which only one will emerge. In many instances, it can be beneficial for independent physician groups and hospitals to work together.

September 01, 2020

Medical practices across the country are reopening. But are they doing it safely?

August 11, 2020

COVID may have permanently changed the reimbursement landscape

July 28, 2020

What impact will telehealth have on patient outcomes and physician reimbursement? Jeremy Gabrysch, MD, CEO of Remedy, discusses telehealth and other changes in health care.