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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.

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

Not every survivor of sexual abuse will openly talk about their experiences. Physicians should tailor their approach to taking a sexual health history with this in mind.

A new study reveals that primary care offices are the best place to receive hepatitis vaccines, but more work is needed to improve timing.

Today, patients’ concerns about vaccinations fall along a spectrum, with some refusing all vaccines while others are more hesitant about specific immunizations like the MMR vaccine or receiving several vaccines at once.

These anti-vax parents take some precautions...

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How 19 specialties rank in terms of salary compared to annual revenue generated.

How to protect yourself from EHR technology-related legal danger

As physicians add telehealth services to their practices, they need to consider legal and compliance issues around providing such care, from telemedicine-specific regulations to state licensure requirements and even malpractice-related questions.

Why the multitasking demanded in our work is likely an under-appreciated, but substantive factor in physician burnout

President Donald Trump issued an executive order requiring transparency in healthcare prices, a move he hopes will drive down costs by helping consumers make informed choices. 

Why treatment requires a multi-pronged approach

Patients are finding it increasingly difficult to pay off their medical bill balances, and that is forcing more physician practices to chase after bad debt.

Results of a physician survey dispels the myth that doctors are reluctant to refer patients to specialists for access to clinical studies.

Is “incident to” billing on the way out?

A slideshow of the top 14 ancillary services for internal medicine/family medicine practices in 2018.

The Federal Communications Commission will vote July 10 on the Connected Care pilot program, which would provide $100 million to develop new telehealth programs for rural and underserved areas as well as veterans.

Thomas H. Lee, MD, Press Ganey’s chief medical officer, talks about the growing importance of the patient experience and how it can affect care outcomes.