Practice Management

Medical Economics and Physicians Practice hosted a roundtable on the future of independence practice.

Hidden fees, staff turnover and opaque contracts are quietly eating into your practice’s bottom line.

Early cannabis use in adolescents increases risks for mental and physical health issues, highlighting the need for preventive public health measures.

New JAMA analysis estimates more than 11,000 physicians on H-1B visas in FY 2024; reliance nearly doubles in rural areas and quadruples in the poorest counties.

Is it possible to reverse the tide and unlock significant productivity gains? Here’s what health care organizations should know

Analyst Trilliant Health argues the case for major changes from inside — or new regulations from outside.

A new survey from Smarter Technologies and MedCity News shows hospitals and practices waiting months for payment, battling costly billing software and turning to AI for relief.

A new study suggests pharmacy technicians can ease physicians’ administrative load and improve patient access. Can practices afford not to hire them?

Analyst Trilliant Health argues the case for major changes from inside — or new regulations from outside.

A new educational effort from Ipsen spotlights one of medicine’s most overlooked weak points: the transition from pediatric to adult care.

Physicians, medical student collaborate on a primer of problems and solutions.

Strategies for organizations to navigate CMS's decision to fast-track risk adjustment audits.

Nearly nine in ten health care practitioners say fax-related delays disrupt patient care, according to a new Documo survey.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search says maintaining communication between contract signing and start date is one of the most overlooked steps in retention.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search says that respect, culture, and communication — not just pay — are what truly keep physicians from walking away.

Artificial intelligence can cut documentation time, streamline scheduling and reduce burnout — but only if it’s implemented with clear goals and cost controls.

Helen Falkner of Jackson Physician Search explains why retention hinges less on pay and more on leadership, communication, and cultural alignment.

KFF and The Washington Post surveyed more than 2,700 U.S. parents on their views of children’s health, vaccines and trust in institutions. The findings reveal what pediatricians and primary care physicians are up against — and where trust still lives.

Joint KFF/Washington Post survey finds broad bipartisan support for food regulation — and sharp divides on vaccines and trust in public health institutions.

The administrative burdens of running a practice, from HR to billing to compliance, aren't part of delivering care.

Obesity remains overwhelmingly concentrated in the South and Midwest, with rates topping 40% in two states. Trust for America’s Health warns that “this progress is limited and at risk” amid federal cuts to prevention programs.

At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, Jason Jobes of Norwood shares a practical blueprint for helping physician practices transition to value-based care.

Jason Jobes of Norwood says successful value-based care transitions depend less on strategy, and more on communication, alignment and expectation setting.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why meaningful physician engagement in value-based care starts with simple conversations, not dashboards or data dumps.