The first place winner for the physician writing contest.

2019 Physician Writing Contest Winner: The patient who lowered my shield

Trying to prevent malpractice suits is one thing, but this is ridiculous.

Medical Economics cartoon: Is there too much malpractice prevention?

The proposed rules released by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in October 2019 include new exceptions and safe harbors, as well as clarifications to the Physician Self-Referral (Stark) Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute and the civil monetary penalty prohibition against beneficiary inducements.

Proposed changes to Stark Law  & Anti-Kickback Statute, explained

Even though physicians have been able to bill CCM since 2015, they still run into problems in terms of getting paid.

How to avoid common chronic care management denials

Managing patients with migraines

What it is, what these firms want, and why your practice might be a target

Private equity in healthcare

While vaccination is mostly identified with immunizing children against diseases, providing vaccination services in a clinically and economically efficient way is foundational to the health of all patients and can add to a practice’s income stream.

November 25, 2019 edition