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A recent study found that physicians using EHRs scored significantly higher on quality-of-care on screening measures for diabetes, breast cancer, chlamydia and colorectal cancer.

Electronic health records are becoming more standardized and widely adopted thanks to nudging from federal regulators, according to a new report published in JAHIMA.

Salaries for primary care physicians have barely budged from 2008-2011, according to data from Medical Economics' latest physician earnings survey, the 48th annual installment. In this survey, primary care includes family and general practitioners, internists and pediatricians.

Nearly $300 million in federal dollars has been earmarked to help boost primary care access in underserved areas.

The October 3 presidential debate swayed physician opinions on the candidates. Find out how in our coverage of two new polls.

Patients who were given access to their physician's notes about them felt more in control of their healthcare decisions, according to a new study. Find out why.

Physicians who offer extended office hours may provide more frugal care overall, according to a new study. Learn how the results reflect on patients and doctors.

This month's questions focus on depression/cognitive function screenings and fee schedules. Find out the answers to these pressing coding questions.

If you're thinking of becoming a medical home, you might be wondering what tech equipment you'll need. Here's where to start.

As fee-for-service becomes a thing of the past due to economic constraints, primary care physicians must try to keep their patients out of hospitals.

Are you working long hours just to make ends meet? See what you can do to increase your productivity.

Quality of life ranked at the top of recent list of reasons forspecialty choice among physicians, but income factors were the other top two factors.

Wondering whether you can withdraw funds from an IRA penalty-free? Find out how to decide.

Are you having a difficult time clearly communicating with someone on your staff? Learn a few tips on how to keep your emotions in check.

Social media efforts can help your practice, but they also can land you in hot water if you're not careful. Find out how to keep your social media efforts HIPAA-compliant.

George Ellis Jr., MD, shares three medical apps that he finds particularly useful.

Medical Economics readers discuss the legal quandary arising from medical marijuana, whether the French healthcare model really can be an example for the United States, allowing patients to keep their records, and recertification.

Medical Economics 84th annual Exclusive Physician Earnings Survey indicates that earnings continue to be flat.

Results from the Medical Economics State of Primary Care survey indicate that the debate over reimbursement continues to drive a wedge between payers and providers.

See what you'll need to know about upgrading your billing system to ICD-10.

Do you want to adopt EHR, but your practice colleagues don't? Find out the reasons to fully adopt a system.

The 2012 presidential election is less than a month away. Find out where the two candidates stand of primary care

In a busy practice, it's very easy for lunch breaks to be skipped. Find out whether this practice has legal ramifications.

A conversation with Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHC, reveals his view of what the practice of medicine will look like in the future. He also shares advice for recent medical school graduates.

Medical Economics is attending the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) annual meeting. Learn about planned coverage.

A radio show hosted byMedical Economics Editorial Board member Craig M. Wax, DO, has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists Greater Philadelphia Chapter.

Several physicians were among the 91 people recently charged by a Medicare fraud task force for alledgedly making roughly $430 million in false billing claims.

President Obama's plans for healthcare reform would result in about 27 million uninsured Americans by 2022, compared with Romney's 72 million, according to new analysis from the Commonwealth Fund.