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Feelings of burnout among doctors has pervasive effect on happiness, work-life balance and patient care, according to our exclusive survey results.

Heads of physician, public health organizations call for action to curtail rise in firearm-related deaths and injuries

There are a lot of options when it comes to flu vaccines, and now is the time to start thinking about-and better understanding-the differences

Vaccines can sometimes be a drain on practices. Mistakes in ordering, storing, or billing for vaccines can lead to losses. Here’s how to avoid these traps.

Being a doctor doesn’t guarantee you financial security

Many adult patients are not aware they need vaccines throughout their lives

Physicians must make STI screenings a routine part of patient care so as to help catch and treat chlamydia

Physicians can spend a lot of time teaching clients about vaccines, and there is a lot to be lost when educating patients who don’t need or aren’t interested in receiving vaccines.

A prominent physician argues that physicians should organize. What do you think?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and the Quality Payment Program as part of its effort to reduce provider burden.

It’s every physician’s worst nightmare: Receive payment for services rendered, but then a payer identifies an aberrant pattern in claims data, audits the records, decides it has overpaid the practice, and recoups those funds. That money you already allocated for overhead, staff salaries, bonuses, or new medical equipment? Gone. The good news is, physicians can take steps to focus on accurate billing and avoid costly recoupments. 

Physician burnout is a serious issue -- what's the solution?

The study show suggests reducing physician burnout could potentially reduce racial healthcare inequalities

A look at where and why malpractice payouts are happening.

The U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings of the best hospitals in the United States, here are the top 20.

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.