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John A. Graves, PhD, discusses the lessons about healthcare reform that Massachusetts can share as the Affordable Care Act is implemented across the United States.

As a doctor, you will get many offers for financial advice. See what you should know before deciding on an adviser.

In January, 10 of 15 Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions will take effect for 2013. Compiled by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, here's a snapshot of the key provisions of 2013.

Suspicious that an employee is using sick time as vacation time? See why you need to have well-constructed policies in place.

Two physician in our EHR study share key lessons about EHR implementation.

The word inheritance can mean many things to different people. Find out how you can ensure that your inheritance is well-used.

Far fewer students are pursuing general medical studies today than when internal medicine primary care programs were created in the 1970s, but internal medical students in primary care programs are still more likely to enter general internal medicine practices than students in categorical programs, according to a new study published by researchers from the Mayo Clinic.

Despite their perceived status as role models, healthcare workers frequently fail to adopt behavior that's more healthy than the rest of the population, according to research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

One-third to one-half of several routine diagnostic tests were repeated on Medicare beneficiaries over a 3-year period, according to a new report.

Internists soon will be able to be certified in the subspecialty of adult congenital heart disease through a new program offered by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

The continued rollout of the Affordable Care Act is just one of the challenges on the table for physicians in 2013. Read about four others sure to be on your mind.

Medicare Part B was rated highest among payers by providers for overall satisfaction, according to the newest version of an annual study from MGMA-ACMPA.

If an employee cannot meet practice standards, you are able to terminate their employment.

Spear phishing is a new way that hackers obtain patient data. Learn how to protect your practice's records.

The biggest reason to adopt technology isn't that the government wants it. It's to keep up with what your patients want.

Len Nichols, PhD, talks about the biggest issues facing the healthcare system, the role of smaller practices in new models, and the timeline for when these new models will be deployed.

A recent survey indicates that the average American thinks that doctors should be paid less, to contain healthcare spending. Here's a way to reinforce your worth to your patients.

Being able to calculate the total cost of seeing a patient can help in negotiations with insurance companies. Learn how to figure out the cost.

These three principles may help you put in place a tax minimization plan.

2013 brings 186 new CPT codes, 148 deleted codes, and 263 revised codes. Here's what you need to know to get paid.

Chances are, you won't receive much notice if an auditor plans to visit. Keep these points in mind so you and your staff can quickly prepare.

Wondering what gadgets can help your practice? Here's a round-up of some of the latest products.

Asking the right questions about portfolio fundamentals could help you retire 3 years earlier.

It might be wise to have a plan to accelerate taxable income as well as one to defer income, given today's tax uncertainties.

Medical Economics readers discuss the hassle of pre-certification, advise new doctors to avoid primary care, talk about serving as a mentor, look at why physicians continue practicing, and argue that electronic health record systems should be rejected.

This month's question focuses on how superbills can ease outpatient procedure coding. Find out the answers to this pressing coding question.

Consolidation, cooperation, and planning for the worst are three strategies to consider implementing in light of economic uncertainties facing physicians.