SPOTLIGHT -
April 17th 2024
Federal regulators announce public meeting next week on issue that is divisive in health care.
April 16th 2024
April 10th 2024
How physicians and hospitals can rethink collaboration to build sustainable health care systems.
April 9th 2024
While all members of the health care team deserve appreciation and respect, Doctors’ Day was created especially to recognize the work of physicians.
April 4th 2024
Virtual reality and avatars are not just for video games anymore. Here’s how immersive learning is making an impact in training next-gen medical and health professionals.
Prescribing insanity: Monopoly in continuous board certification drives costs up and physicians out
The costs and burden of Maintenance of Certification drives physicians out of medicine
ABMS certification trends
The American Board of Medical Specialties released its 2022–2023 ABMS Board Certification Report overviewing trends in certification and specialties. Here are the key findings:
Thinking of starting a family? Don’t become a doctor
Doctors, medical students encounter many hurdles to family-building, study finds
The independent medical practice is not dead
AIMPA intends to become a new voice for physicians in independent practice.
Concierge medicine set to soar in 2024
2024 will be a year of unending change — and a time of exponential growth for concierge medicine, inspired by doctors seizing the opportunity to forge deeper connections and align their priorities in a post-pandemic world.
Health care sector added 55,000 jobs a month in 2022
President, GOP clash over meanings of economic indicators.
Financial implications for physicians when choosing a career path
Young doctors’ early decisions can have profound effects on professional development and retirement. Here are some questions to consider.
Fixing a broken heart; dry powder vaccines; Surgical Barbie – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Health care a job leader for November
Federal figures show growth across some industries and declines in others.
Hospital operating margins challenged even as outpatient demand increases
Outpatient revenue sees double-digit growth
Survey: Physicians concerned about the non-physician ownership impact on patient care quality
Study highlights challenges faced by employed physicians in corporate-owned settings
The Physician Crisis
Mounting pressures have plunged physicians into a crisis, underscoring the need for comprehensive reform.
My pathway to concierge medicine
Do it for the right reasons and the rewards will follow naturally
Check out Winter 2023 Practice Academy, Now On-Demand
Watch four educational sessions on personal finance, revenue cycle management, investing and more.
New scholarship donation will benefit medical students in rural health care
University of Kentucky announces financial aid for Rural Physician Leadership Program.
No quick and easy answers for health care workforce shortages
Experts weigh in on current factors affecting the job market.
The Vital Role of Disability Insurance for Physicians in Safeguarding Their Professional and Financial Futures
Physicians should not ignore the need for disability insurance.
‘Independent medical practices are not dead’
AIMPA intends to become a new voice for independent physicians across all specialties, including primary care.
An Effective Methodology to Boost the Socio-Economic Diversity of U.S. Med Students and Future Doctors
The lack of socio-economic diversity among medical students is causing a growing health care and fiscal problem in the United States.
When doctors don’t talk to each other
How to improve communication between primary and specialty care.
Health care employment rises in October, but so does overall jobless rate
Physicians’ offices and hospitals both are part of gains for the month.
Top 5 ways organizations can retain great physicians
Hospitals and health care organizations don’t do enough to keep physicians. A new book discusses how to change that.
U.S. primary care crisis worsens
Experts call for reforms and policy changes
Which health care professionals are leaving their jobs?
The categories of health care workers experiencing the biggest losses.
Nurses call for changes to address burnout, safety, staffing shortages
As more physicians turn to employment by hospitals and health systems, they experience a work environment that nurses have endured for years.
Physician shortage to take center stage in Washington, D.C.
AMA president to make presentation at National Press Club next week.
Attract and keep exceptional talent with retention and recruiting strategies for today’s labor market
A revolving door of staff or an understaffed office can undo the good work of your practice. Here’s how to find and keep talent.
Primary care left gutted by COVID-19 pandemic
Health care is busy and getting busier, but there are possible solutions that could help physicians and other clinicians, according to a new report.
Federal grant to train more primary care physicians for rural areas
Kentucky medical school scores $16 million to enhance, develop programs.
Asking clinicians to enhance their medical coding skills, another necessary task
Coding skills do not inherently equate to clinical competence, and vice versa, but both are necessary.