Burned out no more: How concierge physicians restore their joy in medicine
Physicians explain how a new practice model saved their careers.
The true costs of obesity
As obesity rates continue to rise, an increase in chronic diseases and productivity loss become major concerns.
Medical Economics cartoon: Shrinking reimbursements
Reimbursements are shrinking, and shrinking, and shrinking...
Screening for social determinants
How social issues affect outcomes, especially for patients with chronic conditions
Private equity acquisition of medical practices increased in recent years
Private equity acquisitions of physician medical groups have steadily increased between 2013-2016.
More than half of patients don’t take required prescriptions due to high cost, survey finds
Vast majority of respondents said they’d take a cheaper alternative if their physician had suggested one.
6 Connected Patient Challenge Finalists to Compete in Live Pitch-Off
Six innovators are heading to Google’s campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to compete in a live pitch-off as finalists of the Boston Scientific Connected Patient Challenge.
The most interesting symptoms Googled by state
The weird and wild world of symptoms that people are searching for.
5 tips for growing your medical practice
Take a methodical approach to growth
Appeals court strikes down Arkansas Medicaid work requirement
The three-judge panel found HHS Secretary Alexander Azar’s approval of the requirement to be “arbitrary and capricious.”
FDA asks for Belviq, Belviq XR to be pulled from shelves
The weight loss drug’s manufacturer complied with the request due to an increased occurrence of cancer.
Payers share their outlook for the year
A recent study found that payers and providers have a variety of opinions when it comes to healthcare.
What to do if you are sued for malpractice
Motivational interviewing: How physicians can reach the most challenging patients
David B. Wright, MD, discusses the technique of motivational interviewing, and how he has used it to successfully improve the health of patients with complex chronic conditions.
Visionary leadership in healthcare: How to leverage board expertise
The multidisciplinary nature of healthcare requires a team approach to effectively navigate risks and opportunities.
9 ways to ease the prior authorization burden
A slideshow with nine things physicians can do to make the prior authorization process easier.
How to discuss care costs with patients
Explaining the drop off in primary care visits
An author of a recent study on the subject unpacks the results.
Six innovators are heading to Google’s campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to compete in a live pitch-off.
20 states most desperate for primary care physicians
The shortage of primary care physicians is a nationwide issue, yet the severity of the crisis varies per state.
Three tips to avoid legal risks with employees
Proactively managing risk and avoiding harm is almost always cheaper and more predictable than managing any actual crisis.
Budgeting for practice excellence
How prices affect patient decisions
Patients are shouldering more of the healthcare cost burden than ever before. As a result, prices affect their decisions about healthcare.
Top 10 healthiest U.S. cities
Top 10 unhealthiest U.S. cities
What are the unhealthiest cities in the country?
Will the 2020 election change healthcare?
Physicians and payers don't think so, according to a new survey.
Ransomware attacks spike, cost healthcare orgs millions
A new report details the scope of the ransomware problem since 2016.
Biometric data: Another HIPAA risk to address
Biometric information is another type of personal health informaion.
How to prepare physicians to be leaders
Healthcare needs more clinician leaders, but they’re often not properly prepared for the job.
Always running late? This simple tip can change a physician's life
The next time you're running late, remember this advice.
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