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While the causes of this STI increase are multi-factorial, some experts say that one of the most influential factors is that primary care physicians are not routinizing sexual health discussions as part of general health screenings.

More than ever, vaccine recommendations are coming with caveats. As vaccines become more targeted, how will this impact the future of recommendations for clinicians?

In remarks to the Better Medicare Alliance 2019 Medicare Advantage Summit, CMS Administrator Seema Verma shared the Trump Administration’s vision for the future of American healthcare.

The grant is one part of an effort by policymakers to address the nationwide physician shortage, especially in rural communities

How a more thoughtful EHR can deliver a better experience for both sides.

A new study points to the value of investing in primary care services

Psychiatric collaborative care management may improve patient outcomes and boost revenue, but before you report it for reimbursement, make sure you understand the following five facts.

Many physician practices ignore online reviews-especially when they are negative, a new survey found.

The greatest threats to patient safety. 

As out-of-pocket costs and patient liabilities rise, medical practices struggle to get paid for their services.

The survey, conducted for the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), identified three reasons for skepticism.

Improving diagnoses in three areas-cancer, infections and vascular events-would help reduce patient mortality rates and malpractice claims, a new study finds.

The study surveyed 150 patients and their interactions with both male and female attending physicians and nurses in the emergency department.

Medical Economics has been polling physicians on a broad range of EHR-related topics. Here are seven important findings from our latest survey.

There are three areas where blockchain can be effectively applied in healthcare.

Medical Economics surveyed more than 1,000 physicians and asked them what issues they feel are ruining the practice of medicine.

Price transparency is one thing, but this is ridiculous.

Certain models of the MiniMed insulin pump were recalled by its manufacturer Medtronic due to potential cybersecurity risks related to the pumps’ wireless communication with other devices, such as glucose meters and monitoring systems.

Readers react to recent articles.

The federal government is pushing forward with regulatory action that it hopes will end data blocking and promote more sharing of patient information.

Besides knowing the service parameters, pay rates and usage requirements for CCM codes, physicians must understand how to effectively bill for CCM in order to profitably achieve that goal.

There is a crisis in healthcare with respect to how its female physicians-the fastest growing and most prized talent pool-are being treated.

Doctors may overlook insurance options that can be just as crucial to protecting their assets and livelihood as malpractice coverage. In some states, certain forms of coverage are required by law, a mandate of which practices might be unaware.

Anal STIs can be caught with better sexual health screening.

Where medical devices are and where they could go in the near future.