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The idea behind check-in kiosks is not only to increase the accuracy of patient records, but also to improve patient and staff satisfaction by decreasing tedious administrative tasks.

A physician's own ordeal revealed the challenges faced by others.

Patient care can be a wonderful thing, but it's not the only thing.

A physician shares an experience that tested the bounds of doctor-patient confidentiality.

Although withdrawing bonds first from a diversified retirement portfolio extends its life 90 percent of the time, a bonds-first strategy is not worth the risk for today's retirees, according to a recent study.

Researchers from the University of Michigan Health System found a variety of costs and reimbursements for vaccines, with some practices considering dropping inoculations because of the financial strain.

Some pockets of the country are experiencing a drop in medical malpractice insurance liability rates, thanks to tort reform occurring in state legislatures.

Despite the proliferation of health-plan-sponsored online physician quality rating systems, two recent studies suggest few potential patients are checking the internet to choose their next doctor.

EHR certification, fun in medicine, noncompliant patients

Medical Economics 2009 Doctors' Writing Contest is open for business.

Doctors who use electronic prescribing systems that feature formulary decision support help patients save on drug costs, according to a recent study.

Most patients still find their primary care doctors the old-fashioned way -- through word-of-mouth and physician referrals -- despite all the hype that online physician ratings have garnered in recent years, according to a study by a health policy research group.

Greenway Medical Systems earned two first-place awards for its electronic health records system for smaller practices from an independent health-care vendor research firm.

Hawaii's largest health insurer is the first commercial health insurer in the U.S. to offer American Well's online medical visit service to its members.

A California hospital system has implemented possibly the latest in patient identification and registration technology - a scanner that reads patients' palm vein patterns.

In a stomach-churning financial climate like this one, it's wise to take a bland approach to your financial diet.

Identifying and responding to financial abuse of your elderly patients

Physicians sometimes see reforms that lawmakers do not.

Are there any recommended guidelines for the number of support staff required for practices with multiple providers?

I'm interested in opening a side business as a clinical investigator. Do you have any suggestions on how I can get connected with the organizations that manage clinical trials or make my practice look more attractive to them?

My understanding of HIPAA is that we should not recopy records obtained from other providers. Can you clarify this?

What risks are involved in private physician offices providing care to their own employees? Is this a good idea for either the doctor or employee?

We recently tried to get bank financing for a new practice startup and were required to sign personal guarantees and pay substantial fees. Is this common?

I am 77 and have been retired 25 years. I have $1.5 million in my IRA, and I take out $4,500 a month for living expenses. Would it be wise to convert my IRA to a Roth IRA?

I'm considering an investment in convertible bonds. What are the risk-reward tradeoffs associated with these bonds?

In these difficult economic times, is it wise to have some resources located in a bank account outside of the United States?

In a phone survey, 20 percent of 1,009 respondents said they would want fictional TV doctor Gregory House of the Fox drama "House" as their doctor.

Focus on the simple things that can improve patient care and efficiency.