SPOTLIGHT -
April 23rd 2024
Federal Trade Commission splits 3-2 on new rule about contract clauses that affect physicians and other health care workers, but ban won’t cover nonprofits.
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.
Solving physician burnout through patient engagement
Engaging with patients to improve their health can help reduce burnout
NAM plan for workforce well-being: ‘Culture trumps everything’
Positive work, learning environments and culture as a priority area.
Financial questions every young physician should answer
Financial planning is one area where you can benefit from asking a lot of questions, leaning on experts and continuously learning.
NAM plan for workforce well-being: Where to start
Recognizing the problem and listening to doctors are key first steps.
10 stock market insights for physician investors in 2023
10 insights investors should consider in 2023.
The face of today's doctor: Getting older, more women, and other demographic changes
The Association of the American Medical Colleges released a report that offers more insight on the nation’s physician workforce.
NAM plan for workforce well-being: A message for primary care physicians
Primary care physicians are crucial to the health care system.
NAM plan for workforce well-being: Why it’s needed
The National Academy of Medicine takes on physician burnout.
NAM plan for workforce well-being: Troubling trend
A health care leader describes disturbing findings about the health care work environment.
It's time for physicians to update their estate plans
Consider starting the year right by updating your estate plan.
Should you try concierge medicine in 2023?
Consider these factors as you ponder your practice’s prospects for 2023.
Physicians among the lawmakers as House struggles over leadership for next Congress
Researchers examine proportion of doctors in statehouses vs. general population.
FTC moves to ban noncompete agreements in work contracts
Clauses are part of physician employment agreements and some states already regulate them.
Where do you want to be in 2023?
Consider these factors as you ponder your prospects for the next year.
Top administrative challenges of 2023: Prior authorizations
The No. 1 administrative challenge facing medical practices in 2023.
Top administrative challenges of 2023: Staffing
The No. 2 administrative challenge facing physicians in 2023.
Top administrative challenges for 2023: Patient communication
The No. 3 administrative challenge facing medical practices in 2023.
Top administrative challenges of 2023: Care management coding
The no. 4 administrative challenge physician practices are facing in 2023.
Top administrative challenges of 2023: Quality metric reporting
The No. 5 administrative challenge physicians will face in 2023.
Opting out of Medicare: A guide for direct care practices
If you’re feeling burned out, don’t let third-party payer demands drive you out of medicine.
Long COVID: Accommodating disabilities
How long COVID relates to ADA.
US has more doctors than 20 years ago, but their average workweek is shorter
Study points to need for training more doctors and APPs to keep up with demand for medical services
Long COVID: Government funding is a start
Congressional action could help.
Five trends for health systems in 2023
Adaptability and flexibility will be needed to deal with for challenges next year.
Long COVID: A physician becomes the patient
Long COVID effects are ‘eye-opening and shocking’.
Physician leadership is needed now more than ever
Today’s health care environment presents outstanding opportunities for physicians to develop lasting improvements in care delivery by demonstrating and providing leadership.
Are physicians drinking to cope with stress and burnout?
A meta-analysis looks at alcohol use among physicians
Effective writing tips for physicians
Written communication skills are important for interacting with both patients and colleagues.
How inflation affects patient health: 7 consequences
Physicians report how patients cope when prices go up around the world.
Physician payment in 2023: Alternative payment models
The 5% alternative payment models need extension.