June 2nd 2025
Medical malpractice insurance needs an update
May 16th 2025
A 10-step guide for physicians to assess their compensation accurately, using benchmarks and data to ensure they receive fair pay for their expertise.
May 13th 2025
As use of artificial intelligence grows rapidly in health care, the American Medical Association brought together an expert panel to highlight policy changes, transparency concerns and implications for physician practices.
May 8th 2025
New physicians need to learn essential financial habits to manage student debt, budget wisely, and start retirement savings early for a secure future.
May 7th 2025
A recent district court case shows an LLC might not be enough
AHA: Banning noncompetes ‘would profoundly transform’ health care labor market
Hospital group outlines effects of contracts on physicians and executives as federal regulators ponder new rules.
A new focus on workplace violence at healthcare settings
Physicians and other health care workers are uniquely and disproportionately at risk of workplace violence.
Be wary of telehealth’s legal risks
What do physicians need to do to make sure they are avoiding both malpractice and licensing risks?
When texting patients, avoid these HIPAA mistakes
Train your staff well and have appropriate checks and balances in place to avoid these common mistakes.
The recent uptick in False Claims Act investigations explained
The rise is related to the HRSA Uninsured Program.
Three better ways to negotiate your employment contract
National scorecard gives low marks to U.S. support for primary care
It’s crucial for patient health and it needs help across the nation.
Let medical boards do their job and keep lawmakers out of it
NEJM opinion piece highlights how lawmakers are intruding into medicine – with little or no expertise
Number of data breaches continues to rise
Report to Congress finds 39% increase from 2017-2021, though numbers fell in last year covered by report
Amazon enters primary care field by closing $3.9B deal to buy One Medical
Seeing a physician to be ‘easier, faster, more personal, and more convenient,’ CEO says.
Medicare benefits spending could reach $1 trillion this year
KFF analysis examines funding, overall financial condition.
Progress toward interoperability is gaining momentum
Approval of first TEFCA applicants marks important milestone in drive for universal data-sharing
Physicians to pay $2 million for improper billing
Feds, Florida attorney general announce settlement from whistleblower lawsuit.
Pharmacy Benefit Managers scrutinized during congressional hearing
Senators want more insight into PBM practices and the role they play in the healthcare ecosystem.
Threat of denial-of-service cyberattacks growing in health care
Hacking attempts set new record this month, according to government and industrial groups.
Congressional committee calls for addressing barriers to medical education
Barriers are preventing more doctors and nurses from entering the workforce that are desperately needed.
Data breaches continue to plague health care industry
Cybercriminals increasingly target patient data stored by third-party vendors and business associates
Docs: Ban noncompete clauses to improve working conditions, patient care
Physicians out front as FTC contemplates national rule against noncompete agreements.
Ending the COVID-19 emergency sparks questions about health insurance
Change is coming – and physicians might find it more difficult to get paid.
CMS to test new payment models for lowering prescription drug prices
Capping out-of pocket costs for some generic drugs, increasing access to specialty drugs are among models’ goals
Family physicians call for national plan to transition out of COVID-19 public health emergency
HHS roadmap says some flexibilities won’t be affected, but AAFP wants assurances in policies to avoid disruptions for doctors, patients.
Health equity: The challenge facing physicians in the move to value-based care
‘Winging it’ is not the right approach when providers integrate social determinants of health into care models.
Physicians groups to Congress: Do more to help with payment reform
Letter calls for actions that would make it easier for doctors to participate and stay in alternative payment models
Physician groups voice strong support for prior authorization reforms
CMS collecting comments on elements of Medicare Advantage, Part D
Paid medical malpractice claims may hint at more to come
Study examines how physicians with paid claims have greater risk of additional claims in the future.
Why physicians in value-based contracts need to get ahead of risk adjustment
To help practices prepare for their value-based care transition, here are three top considerations for success.
MGMA issues guide to CMS for rule changes for prior authorizations
New regs could reduce administrative burdens physicians and delays in patient care.
Can use of race in medical decision-making widen outcome disparities?
Study finds link between race-based practice, belief that racial differences in health stem from genetics or culture
Two physicians part of Medicare fraud scheme, an ‘astonishing abuse of our health care system’
Feds announce charges in Michigan-based ring involving doctors visiting patients at home.
Primary care doctors are growing source of mental health counseling
Study shows need for more mental health resources in primary care settings
