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Our 95th annual Physician Report covers the latest data on practicing physicians, including salaries, practice financial health, productivity, malpractice rates, the state of the profession andmore.

Watchdog group praises CMS rule with ‘groundbreaking’ measures of patient safety in hospitals.

How physicians can earn extra income in this role

A clear explanation of benefits can help both the patient and the provider.

‘Chevron deference’ in legal interpretation falls in ruling expected to have far-reaching consequences across health care, other areas of governance.

Proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts threaten to limit quality care for seniors.

New legislation prompts statements of support from physicians, lawmakers.

Health care leaders react to CMS’ announcement for next year.

PBMs counter that document is heavy on accusations but empty for evidence.

The legal and compliance issues of Healthcare Management Service Organizations

Temporary order is specific to plaintiffs, but broader ruling could come in August.

Some PBMs have ignored government compliance orders despite having two years to comply

Health care organizations comment on proposed rules established through legislation of 2022.

Health care professionals should understand how attitudes and behaviors can impede communication, trust, and patient engagement.

With massive shortages looming for both the number of physicians and nurses in the US in the coming decades, immigrants are set to play a key role.

Vast majority of the acquisitions have occurred in the last two years

Feds continue analyzing situation involving more than $2 billion in possible fraud.

CEO discusses consolidation in health care.

Justice Department says physicians were involved in schemes across the nation.

Report to Congress this month debates aspects of how Medicare will pay doctors in coming years.

Patients aren't blameless in the current state of health care in America.

Congress needs physician expertise.

Rep. Buddy Carter discusses issues affecting the American health care system.

Cyberattacks on health care call for a security refresh. Here are common challenges and their solutions.

Rep. Buddy Carter discusses issues affecting the American health care system.

A big target causes widespread problems.

Specialty cyber coverage and tailored liability insurance products sold to health care providers is available to protect affected organizations hacked or threatened through cyber extortion schemes.

How pharmacy benefit managers have grown in a bad way.

Congressman discusses current state of competition – or lack of it – and business conditions hurting independent practitioners in health care.

How lawmakers can regulate PBMs.