Medical Economics: Opening a new practice
James Underberg, MD, discusses how he left a large health system to open his own practice, and provides tips for physicians considering the same move.
The top 10 challenges facing physicians in 2020
Here are the major challenges physicians will contend with in 2020, and some possible solutions.
Treating LGBTQ patients
4 ways to address the needs of LGBTQ patients.
Behavior Change Theorem: Using a debt model to promote whole patient health
More than ever, people are seeking ways to alter their behavior and, thus, their overall health.
STI epidemic: What primary care physicians can do
Some experts say primary care physicians are not routinizing sexual health discussions as part of general health screenings
National healthcare spending grew in 2018
Healthcare spending grew at 4.6 percent in 2018 to $3.6 trillion, which was faster than 2017.
Survey: Patients want timely care, digital communication
Patients are unwilling to wait for an appointment with their physician and will delay care due to difficult scheduling.
2019 Physician Writing Contest: Learning how to listen
This year's third-place finisher.
Productivity and termination
What physicians need to know when reviewing contracts
The promise of AI in healthcare
How artificial intelligence can boost surgery center operations and revenue cycle management.
Why Medicare Advantage patients don’t switch plans
A new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows a small percentage of Medicare beneficiaries in private Medicare Advantage plans changed their plans during the 2016 open enrollment period.
The benefits of texting with patients
By embracing two-way texting as a communication channel for patient engagement, practices can achieve significant improvements throughout their operations.
Three common real estate mistakes physicians make
Real estate is the second highest expense behind payroll for most healthcare practices.
Should you really say, “You’re fired,” to your patients?
Firing patients for no-shows and non-adherence is a difficult decision, and there are important factors to consider.
Depressed doctors more likely to report making medical errors
A review of 11 different studies found that physicians with a positive screening for depression were highly likely to report medical errors.
Study: U.S. life expectancy dropped for third year in a row
A study of life expectancy and mortality rates in the U.S. found it has risen since 1959, but the last three years have seen a decrease.
The EHR-friendly way to boost collection results
EHRs can handle all clinical aspects of the revenue cycle with ease, but they lack visibility into the back end of the revenue cycle.
Hospital group pays millions to settle HIPAA case
Sentara Hospitals agreed to take corrective action for an April 2017 HIPAA violation
UnitedHealthcare Member Medicare Service Centers coming to select Walgreens stores
Centers in five metropolitan areas will offer wellness services and Medicare plan resources after they open in January 2020
How to generate revenue, improve patient care
Physicians understand the connection between mental and physical health, yet many don’t feel equipped to address patients’ behavioral health problems.
Medical Economics cartoon: Litigation strategies
Malpractice suits require some unique defenses.
Defending against defamatory online reviews
Protect your reputation from disgruntled patients.
2019 Physician Writing Contest: The hope of living better
The second-place entry in this year's Physician Writing Contest
6 tips to boost billing and collections
If your practice is like most other practices, then one area where you could use some work is billing and collections. Here are six resolutions that can improve your billing and collections in 2020.
Get your practice ready for 2020
Don’t leave the management and growth of your practice up to chance. Now is the right time to think about what you want to achieve in 2020. Here’s how to prepare.
Medical Economics: Solving EHR interoperability
Medical Economics sat down with Andrew Pecora, MD, to discuss why EHR data sharing is so difficult, and potential solutions to this complex issue
Take two apps and call me in the morning
What physicians need to know about the rise of home health technology.
More than 600 hospitals sue over Medicare payment reductions
The hospitals claim HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar II illegally extended Medicare payment reductions which were meant to expire in 2017.
How to manage accounts receivable
The ability to maximize collections and profitability is vital for medical practices.
15 ICD-10 codes for the holidays
Time to brush up on some particularly festive ICD-10 codes