Practice Management

Communications firm Edelman surveys people to discern credibility of sources of health information.

Physician experts say artificial intelligence has promise for primary care, but doctors must think critically as they integrate it into patient care.

AI helps primary care physicians with the deprescription decision-making process

Health care system transformation and the push to value-based care contracting is a journey

Federal regulators announce public meeting next week on issue that is divisive in health care.

AMA poll shows effects on processing claims linger weeks after announcement of major computer hack.

Economist discusses medical equivalent to system already used in banking to transfer money.

Even the presence of bacterial infection did not show a measurable impact

Nearly four in five doctors now work for a health care institution or corporate entity

Urgent care, retail clinics, and other alternative care win on convenience, but patients still prefer traditional primary care

AMA survey paints a grim picture of the aftermath of the cyber-attack, with an 36% of respondents reporting the suspension of claim payments.

Report lists concerns about physician reimbursement and policy approaches.

By prioritizing postpartum care, and by recognizing the unique role of family physicians, we can make significant strides towards addressing this crisis.

NAACOs, AMA, AHIP join for second volume of recommendations for payment arrangements.

How physicians and hospitals can rethink collaboration to build sustainable health care systems.

Even within primary care, very few physicians are charging for answering portal messages as allowed by Medicare

Organization aims to build awareness of the importance of voting among doctors, other health care workers and patients.

Health care providers who don’t adapt to changing expectations will drive their patients to seek care elsewhere.

If we are to solve the dire dilemma in American health care, our approach will have to be radically different from those we’ve taken to date.

Interviews with CEOs at five high-performing rural hospitals and researching successful leaders led to the following practices, which you can add to your daily interactions with your fellow physicians, hospital executive team members, and staff.

‘Finger on the pulse’ study compares four factors that can lead to better outcomes for patients.

The recent CMS regulations will truly transform the PA process, both by requiring real-time data exchange and transparency in communication of how a decision was made.

AAFP president discusses state of primary care and its future with record number of family medicine slots this year.

Put data to work for you by tracking trends in revenue cycles, cost analysis and patient care.

Screen-life imbalance refers to the loss of equilibrium between time spent on electronic devices and other aspects of life, including personal well-being, social interactions, and physical activities.

A healthy practice culture is vital to attract and keep top talent to serve patients.

The problem calls for systemic changes and individual actions

Physician practices looking to engage in merger & acquisition activity should be cognizant of the government antitrust risks

The importance of implementing proactive strategies to mitigate risks and reduce premium impacts.