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Doctors must confront the clinical, legal, and ethical implications as more states permit the use of marijuana.

It’s typically best not to expect too much legislative activity in the last two years of a president’s term. But Congress can surprise, as it did in the flurry of legislation enacted before lawmakers went home for the holidays in 2015.

Within many physicians practices, there is a relatively untapped resource for optimizing revenue-business operations data. There has never been a better time to dive into this type of data-it can show both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ single-payer healthcare plan is winning favor and drawing skepticism from U.S. physicians.

A new study finds that novel direct-acting antiviral therapies might reduce the prevalence of hepatitis C virus and, with enhanced screening and treatment, potentially end infections altogether.

No surprise here-patients say they are usually less satisfied with their doctor’s care when computers were used during appointments, according to a recent JAMA Internal Medicine study.

CMS head says new program will focus on outcomes, not technology use.

Treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection at early stages of fibrosis improves health outcomes and is cost-effective, a new study finds.

The Federal Reserve is the United States central bank, and it is technically independent of the branches of the government, yet subject to political appointments and potential legislative constraints.

In our latest Your Voice, readers share their thoughts on the MOC and certification, using APRNs and dealing with difficult patients.

The incentive program for electronic health records is in limbo as physicians and their advocates dig in their heels.

Primary care physicians in 10 industrialized countries say that their health systems have problems caring for patients with complex needs, according to a report in the December issue of Health Affairs.

Four steps to help physicians get reimbursed for what they earned.

Get paid what you are owed.

Coding and billing advice from the experts.

Technology giants such as Google, Apple, and IBM seek to revolutionize how healthcare is delivered.

The massive contract could create a ripple effect,analysts say, but impact won’t be clear for years.

Positive outcomes depend on the physician-patient relationship, but what can you do if it doesn’t work out?

Primary care physicians concerned about rising drug costs may want to watch efforts in California and other states to cap copayments, and monitor discussions about allowing the federal government to negotiate prices with drug makers or about setting medication prices based on their value to patients.

The American Board of Internal Medicine is extending by two years its decision not to require internists to complete several controversial portions of its Maintenance of Certification program in order to keep his or her certification status.

A new clinical trial is underway to determine if metformin can slow the aging process, in addition to managing type 2 diabetes.

As little as 1 gram of fat loss-albeit from the pancreas-may be the key to reversing type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the U.K.

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Read about the ten challenges Medical Economics believes will be important to physicians in the upcoming year.

The power of time and compounding interest

It shouldn’t be surprising that more and more practices are struggling to maintain financial stability. To stay above the pack, here are seven financial challenges physicians will face in the coming new year and advice on how to avoid their pitfalls.

Patient medical records are undergoing a seismic shift. But this shift is happening quickly, in many ways too quickly for either physicians or the laws and regulations pertaining to medical records to keep up.

At a time when doctors face increased pressure from competition, reduced fee schedules, and greater scrutiny from insurance companies, a recent holding from the United States Supreme Court may provide creative arguments to stop-or at least slow-the continued trampling of physicians' rights in tandem civil-criminal fraud investigations.