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In the past 5 years, independent, multispecialty medical groups reported a slight increase in total relative value units per patient and a nearly 13% increase in work RVUs per patient, according to a new survey.

Find out whether school debt impacts the home mortgage loan process.

Physicians' confidence in their ability to counsel patients on a healthy diet and exercise may be related to their own personal habits, according to a new study.

When this physician remembers to focus on the patient, on the person with a serious need, time stands still, money issues fade onto the horizon, and things are as they were when he graduated a number of years ago.

Everyone wants the best for his or her kids-and for the younger generation in general. That's why we were interested to find out how the readers responding to this year's Medical Economics Continuing Study would answer when we asked if you would recommend that your child or a friend's child pursue a career in medicine.

While 85% of physicians were aware of the financial incentives for implementing an electronic health record system, more than 35% did not know that they face government-assessed financial penalties for not complying.

A bill was introduced in the Senate to repeal the formula to calculate Medicare physician reimbursement.

Learn how to determine hospitalist inpatient service fees.

Many physicians have witnessed a friend or colleague endure an investigation conducted by his or her state medical licensing board for alleged violations of laws or regulations governing medical practices.

Know whether your 129 bank is in trouble.

Understand more about why refinancing rules have changed.

Most primary care physicians worked longer hours last year than they did in 2008, but saw about the same number of patients.

The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology announced that it has tested and certified 33 electronic health record products under the government program that certifies the EHRs as being capable of meeting the 2011/2012 criteria supporting Stage 1 meaningful use as approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Learn the ins and outs of development of an employer-based clinic partnership.

Know your lease terms and how these will impact decisions you make in practice.

Understand how to bill appropriately while employing NPs. Also, learn about market data for reimbursement.

The new AAFP president told thousands of his colleagues attending the AAFP's 2010 Scientific Assembly early this month in Denver that "now is our time."

Ever wonder about the pros and cons of a father/son practice?

Nearly 9 out of 10 physicians would like their patients to be able to track and/or monitor their health, particularly their weight, blood sugar levels and vital signs, at home but worry that too much information actually could slow down care according to a survey.

Understand whether it is wise to institute an electronic health records system just prior to retirement.

Know whether your family can inherit your IRA account.

Learn how to be reimbursed for a diabetic foot exam on the same day as an office visit. Also, understand nuances of advanced beneficiary notice of noncoverage.

Rural health clinic in Indiana enables one physician to have a rural practice centered on preventive care.

Letters consider evidence-based benefits of electronic health records as well as impact of use of electronic health records on physician productivity.

"You did a good job, doc," the unit clerk called out as I put my coat on to leave the hospital. Simple words but profoundly meaningful at this time in my professional life. I had just delivered one of my OB patients, and it had gone exceedingly well. This delivery meant a lot to me and to my patient because she had suffered a stillbirth the summer before she became pregnant with this baby.

One in five Americans chose not to seek medical care for a recent illness or injury, with 4 out of 10 citing cost as the primary factor, according to one survey.

Even in states with economic damage caps in malpractice suits, physicians remain highly concerned about being sued, suggesting that tort reform proposals may do little to deter the practice of defensive medicine that contributes to unnecessary health spending, according to one study.

Determine a reasonable amount to spend on office rent for a new family practice office.