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You might think that you can wait another day to teach your kids financial responsibility. But it pays to teach them early.

In the age of "LOL" and emoticons, it can be difficult to know exactly how to address a patient in person. Find out the polite way to give your patients a pleasant experience.

A Commonwealth Fund study wide disparities in how states have been implementing provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), with Arizona having done the least.

Clinical practice has long been art vs. science. But with evidence-based guidelines and electronic decision support, some fear art may be losing the battle, altering a delicate balance that has defined traditional medicine for generations.

Doctors in Minnesota want a share of the refunds insurers will be paying to the state.

Getting paid for providing medical services is complicated, and there's often an assumption that doctors have a basic understanding of evaluation and management (E/M) codes. Here are the tools you need to start applying the guidelines with confidence.

Joining a super group has its perks, but it's not all smooth sailing. Learn about the potential problems you could face if you decide to leave it.

Physicians are leading more than half of the first Medicare Shared Savings accountable care organizations (ACOs), which pleases the American Medical Association (AMA).

The costs of healthcare keep increasing and patients get a surprise when the bill arrives. See what your practice can do to better inform patients of prices.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has led to new provider relationships and payment models. Although fee-for-service arrangements still dominate, there's a paradigm shift underway that will change reimbursement as we know it.

If you're performing routine physicals for patients with Medicare, you may wonder how you'll be compensated for cognitive functioning or depression screening. Find out the answer to this pressing coding question.

Patient satisfaction surveys consistently show that wait time is among patients' top complaints with their physicians. A recent analysis showed where states stand.

With the pressures on private practices continuing to grow, more physicians are considering selling to hospitals and healthcare systems. As with any decision, it pays to think things through.

Young physicians think the outlook for their profession is bleak, according to a recent survey by the Physicians Foundation, a nonprofit organization that advocates for doctors.

A member of the Medical Economics Editorial Advisory Board details how his love of nature and his desire to give back opened the eyes of underprivileged children to the wonders of the National Parks--and opened his eyes to the joys of volunteering.

Six categories of waste account for about 20% of the nation's healthcare spending according to Donald Berwick, MD, former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Dual-energy x-ray absorpitometry to assess bone density isn't new. What is new is that advancing technology and falling costs make it feasible for more practices to offer the service, even with uncertainty about future reimbursement rates.

Planned Parenthood is suing to stop Texas from enforcing a new rule that excludes it from a Medicaid program.

Thinking about consolidating your student loan? Discover the advantages and disadvantages.

With more patients paying for service in cash, your practice could benefit from a cash management policy. See what you should keep in mind when setting one up.

Does your landlord want to raise the rent for your practice's office? Here are a few ways to get more out of the deal.

Wishing you could consolidate some of your medical school loans? The federal government is making it easier now than ever before.

The topic of raises will come up from time to time in your practice. Learn why you shouldn't just ignore or give in to requests.

Find out how you can easily document employment at a nonprofit to take advantage of a loan forgiveness program.

In a world where doctors must focus on revenue and the role of the primary care provider becomes confined, the author learns from her mentor that compassionate care still matters.

Is your practice having some collection issues? Discover why clearly explaining your policies early and often can make a difference.

Six months ago, the Medical Economics EHR Best Practices Study launched, enrolling 32 physicians and 9 vendors. The most recent survey results show some surprising expenses you might not have thought about before.

Want to use some of your childrens' 529 funds to help fund your grandchildrens' 529 plans? Learn how you can.