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Fewer medical students are interested in primary care. Why?

Ransomware is on the rise. What can healthcare organizations do to stop these hacks?

Patient identification is in desperate need of an overhaul-and biometrics could be the answer.

A study found the number of nurse practitioners in the U.S. rose from 91,000 to 190,000 between 2010 and 2017.

In some cases even small improvements in revenue and operating efficiencies can make the difference between staying independent and selling or merging a practice,

Few prior auths are automated. Here's what's standing in the way.

Research shows providers' online reputation plays an important role in making an appointment. 

The top three barriers identified.

Driven by unsustainable cost increases, increased public and regulatory scrutiny, as well as shifting alliances, healthcare is undergoing a radical transformation

The decision is backed by a review of acupuncture studies showing the treatment is successful at alleviating pain without the use of opioids.

Six doctors share their strategies

Physician Compare is making MIPS data available to patients, payers and competitors. Here’s how practices can leverage their performance data and stay ahead of the curve.

Antibodies that were previously overlooked may hold the key to a better flu vaccine.

Even small practices can get top talent with the right recruiting strategies.

New research shows that a ketogenic diet may help activate new immune responses that can help fight influenza A.

A report card of healthcare indicators shows troubling developments.

Failure to provide patient records can result in a HIPAA fine.

Decisions about malpractice insurance may be among the most important a doctor can make.

What physicians need to know about these experiences abroad

A survey by Contract Recruiter found that only 19 percent of new hires go on to have success in their new positions.

Choosing an E/M code based on gut feeling is one of the biggest mistakes a physician can make.

Here's why physicians considering a change to the concierge model should make the leap in 2020. 

Today’s patients are apt to see their doctor armed with their own research and opinions on treatment options. Here's what you'll need to know.

A state-by-state analysis of the costs of smoking. 

The company admitted to soliciting and receiving kickbacks from a major opioid company to push doctors to prescribe the drugs, according to the Department of Justice.

An honorable mention entry in the 2019 contest.

The new year's deductible reset period may offer providers a new opportunity to strengthen the doctor-patient relationship

In an environment where policies and management are under increased scrutiny, it is important for an organization to do all it can to ensure its sexual harassment policy is comprehensive and effective.