If doctors can get the right kind of data at the right time, the information collected from these wearable devices may offer a strong potential for more accurate diagnoses, more personalized treatments, and better outcomes. The question remains, however, how can physicians get and manage the flow of all this new data to actually improve patient care?
The AAMC says the U.S. needs more residency slots to address coming physician shortage
There are countless examples of technology changing the way doctors, nurses, and patients operate.
The program is the latest effort by the newly merged CVS and Aetna to expand beyond retail pharmacy and insurance products and into patient healthcare services.
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 income inequality worsens in America, the health of its less-fortunate patients continues to decline.
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.
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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.
