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A lack of educational mandate is one reason that many medical schools do not teach their students how to use electronic health record (EHR) systems, even though use of the systems is increasing in the practice of medicine.

The government is trying to make it easier for you to submit claims payments to insurance companies electronically. Find out how your practice can benefit.

Does primary care provided at home improve outcomes for chronically ill patients? Practices participating in a new study will help reveal any benefits.

Nearly one-third of you aren't accepting new Medicaid patients, but increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates to Medicare levels could go a long way toward overcoming that reluctance, according to a new report.

Wellpoint took last place in a controversial survey of hospital executives’ opinions of big health insurance companies.

Primary care doctors are among the types of physicians most at-risk for burnout, a wide-ranging and "alarming" problem that threatens the foundation of the U.S. medical system, according to a new study led by the Mayo Clinic.

A recent study points to a new benefit of electronic health records: managing patients in your practice. Predicted patient retention. Get the details here.

While the majority of physicians and health providers would like to use mobile devices to access their electronic health records systems, very few are actually doing it.

Physicians prefer Marco Rubio over Paul Ryan as GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's running mate, a new poll shows.

Learn why waiting to start a long-term care insurance policy could end up costing you dearly.

Medical Economics readers discuss the many requirements needed to help patients and show their appreciation for Dr. Frank D. Gabrin's story.

Thinking of when you'll be retiring? Find out why delaying your retirement by a few years can make a big difference.

2012 has been a year of change in healthcare. Find out what your fellow physicians think about where primary care is and where it is headed.

A report card from the American Medical Association shows that seven major health insurers have improved their accuracy ratings since last year.

The ACA also will be affecting your practice's revenue cycle management. See the advice that some experts offer.

Want to invest your liquid assets, but not quite sure what to do? Here's why you should think about how long you want your money tied up.

As more and more organizations shift to pay-for-performance compensation, practices that stick to the once-dominant pay-for-productivity model soon may find themselves in the minority.

Not every employee in your practice is going to be an all-star. Learn how you should handle problem employees.

2012 might rank as the biggest year of change in the history of healthcare. A survey of your fellow physicians provides insight on the resilience of the medical profession.

More than 40,000 medical apps are now available for download to smartphones or tablets, and government regulators have taken notice.

Can't figure out the difference betweena an ACO and a PCMH? Here's a guide to the two models.

The roles of being a practice partner have changed over the years. Find out why being a partner requires more than just being with a practice for several years.

Thinking about using speech recognition software in your practice? Discover why you might want to upgrade your hardware at the same time.

The days of big paychecks have disappeared. Discover what you'll need to survive.

A physician looks at how doctors communicate with their patients and urges his colleagues to think about how their actions might affect patients.

Feeling like jumping on the ACO bandwagon? Here's what you need to know before making the decision.

Have your patients been telling you that your phone line is always busy? Find out what you need to know before making a decision about automated answering system.

Many factors determine which ACO your practice may join. See how EHR compatibility fits in.