Doctors are drowning in paperwork. Remote talent may be the lifeline
Remote support is helping primary care practices reduce administrative stress, allowing physicians to focus more on patient care.
How neuro-symbolic AI closes the trust gap for physicians
A more human way of thinking can overcome legitimate concerns that doctors have about artificial intelligence.
Navigating the health care staffing crisis: Strategies for success
Automation, flexibility and temporary staff all could be used to fill gaps when medical practices need workers.
Family physicians ready to try AI in practice
Survey finds some skepticism that patients will see fully the future benefits of artificial intelligence.
Key shortcomings and solutions in U.S. health care – findings from The Commonwealth Fund
Findings from The Commonwealth Fund found that compared to countries like the U.K., Australia, and the Netherlands, the health system performance in the U.S. was drastically lower.
Adopting targeted point-of-care messaging in primary care
As the primary care market grows, physicians must present treatment information when patients are making critical health decisions.
Value-based care could improve U.S. health care quality, but may not decrease administrative complexity, experts say
Commonwealth Fund experts consider value-based care, but it’s likely not a magic bullet to reduce administrative costs or friction.
Medical Economics’ Practice Academy: Free business training for physicians
Expert presenters offer insights to unlock potential as a healthcare professional and a business owner.
AI cuts physician time and frustration with EHRs in some instances
Study examines five-week period when family, internal medicine, pediatrics physicians work with artificial intelligence program to log patient notes.
Check out Summer 2024 Practice Academy, now available on-demand
Watch three educational sessions on coding and billing, retirement planning, and group disability insurance.
American College of Physicians on artificial intelligence in medicine: a slideshow
ACP publishes position paper on how doctors and health systems should use new AI technology.
AI: A powerful tool for improving health care efficiency and safety
Technology has the ability to streamline administrative tasks, reduce medical errors
Modern payment methods are key to healthy practice cash flow, patient satisfaction
Many providers aren’t offering the online payment options patients increasingly prefer
Recruiting strategies for primary care physicians
Here’s how to combine best practices, technology and people to find the staff you need.
The role of analytics in financial decision-making for health care
Put data to work for you by tracking trends in revenue cycles, cost analysis and patient care.
Accurate provider directories are key to better patient care, lower costs
Incorrect physician information leads to administrative waste, lost revenue
Preparing workers for time disruptions: a slideshow
Three strategies and four methods to help workers build temporal resilience in the workplace.
New year brings new value-based care opportunities
Advances in AI, other technologies offer hope for streamlining administrative tasks and providing better access to patient data
Interoperability an important tool for addressing health care’s challenges
Sharing data across care teams can help reduce clinician burnout, improve patient care
Five ways emotional intelligence can reverse burnout and improve well-being
We are heading for a ‘global human energy crisis.’ Emotional intelligence will be vital to navigate it.
CMS announces new rules aiming for faster prior authorizations, more interoperability
Regulators say changes are coming in 2026 for physicians, patients and payers.
Tips for dealing with prior authorizations
Lucien W. Roberts III, MHA, FACMPE, discusses tips for dealing with prior authorizations, a major hassle for medical practices.
Technology's role in combating clinician burnout
AI and other emerging technologies can reduce the administrative burden that leads to burnout
