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The flu vaccine can help protect against more than just the flu. A new study reveals extended benefits, especially for the elderly.

Boston Scientific seeks to add to the arsenal of tools available to help manage chronic conditions at home via its fifth annual Connect Patient Challenge.


All physicians need to have a plan regarding medical malpractice tail coverage

All physicians need to have a plan regarding medical malpractice tail coverage

Doctors know that patients' expectations have an impact on the effectiveness of treatments. Less is known about the effect of providers' expectations for those treatments.  

Despite quality of coverage, patients still burdened by healthcare costs

Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent has been approved for use in patients over 65 to help prevent A and B strains of influenza.

Doctors are avoiding opioids and patients who are prescribed them, despite government warnings against sudden discontinuation

By continuously deferring our own physiological needs, physicians harm not only ourselves, but also provide a disserve to our patients.

CMS has issued the final rule for Medicare’s 2020 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and it’s a win for primary care doctors.

An increasing number of physicians are exploring options outside large corporations 

Artificial intelligence is not an innovation that we may see someday in the future. It’s here now

The AMA and a group of 19 U.S. Senators want to expand the reach of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.

Patients express some of their biggest healthcare worries for 2020.

AI can help physicians avoid malpractice suits due to misdiagnosis, but the risks of the new technology have yet to be seen.

Double threat of chronic disease and provider shortage looms over U.S population 

Anthony Orsini, DO, discusses what physicians can do to make sure patients see their empathy

Physicians must take their online reputations seriously and acknowledge that it is critical to managing a healthy, growing practice.

Physician recruitment and hiring is taking longer than ever before, according to a new report

I have seen first-hand how even the most knowledgeable doctors can struggle with communication, especially during difficult conversations

It is important that practicing physicians understand restrictions regarding side work to avoid unexpected financial penalties-or even grounds for termination.

While physicians often struggle to keep their asthmatic patients in good health, experts say that new treatment approaches and medications may be able to reduce these costs and improve quality of life for asthma patients.

Despite a period of economic growth, the number of children in the U.S. who lack health insurance rose by 400,000 between 2016 and 2018.

These days, cyberthreats are so common that the question is no longer if an attack will occur, but when.

The low price of some older generic drugs gives manufacturers less incentive to produce them.

Practices looking to hire medical assistants should consider each candidate’s education and certification, as well as past medical and administrative work experience.

How to thread the needle when talking to patients about medical mistakes.