Nearly all patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections should receive direct-acting anti-viral agents, according to updated guidelines by the American Association for the Study for Liver Diseases and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Clinical studies that rely on diagnostic codes or biopsies to provide evidence of cirrhosis may be underestimating the extent of the disease among hepatitis C patients, according to a new study.
Medical Economics sat down with John Halamka, MD, MS, to ask questions about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' issuing of a Final Rule for attesting to Stage 3 of Meaningful Use programs as well as physicians' demands for delays of the 2017 starting.
I’m often asked about owning a rental house or two as an investment. My answer is of course “it’s complicated.”
Forty-five days after ICD-10 became a reality, small annoyances seem to be outweighing large payment problems, according to our latest ICD-10 Diary entries.
In this First Take, Linda Cornfield, MD writes how she discusses end-of-life care with patients and their families. End-of-life care is an important and complicated conversation to have with patients and they need help finding their way down this path.
I’m often asked what a pension is “worth.” The question is important, because it factors into the assessment of a physician’s ability to retire comfortably.
Changing payment models means primary care physicians will increasingly take part in palliative care
Team-based care is here to stay, so find ways for physicians and advanced practitioners to work together
Doctors need a financial playbook that responds to their distinct careers. Keeping the cashflow to your practice flexible is important when starting out, but don't forget to plan for retirement.
Physicians should assume leadership roles both inside and outside of their practices
The idea of converting my practice into a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) came into focus as we, like many, struggled with flattening reimbursements, limited time with patients, and a payment system that rewards volume rather than value. We’ve embraced PCMH not just as a stepping stone towards payment transformation but as a noble recasting of our essential care delivery model.
In this Last Word, George G. Ellis Jr., MD, FACP expresses his dissatisfaction with the current behavior of ABIM and its certification problems, as well as offering advice to ABIM.
Medical Economics recently convened a panel of leadership experts to discuss the future of medical schools and whether or not medical schools are preparing new doctors for the changes in the medical community.
Most physicians were never trained on how to become effective leaders, but luckily, it can still be learned.
Claims are being accepted, but some physicians wonder if they are accurately reflecting diagnoses in this week's ICD-10 Diary entries.
From questioning diagnoses to spending more time coding, ICD-10 is causing more physicians to take additional time away from practicing.
Prepare for the future when times are good so it is easier to weather possible storms from a strong financial position.
The ICD-10 road into November has been smooth for some physicians and bumpy for others in our latest ICD-10 Diary project entries.
Read the answers Bill Dacey gives to our Medical Economics coding questions.
Physicians weigh in on the mixed bag of the new coding system in our latest ICD-10 Diary project entries.
Steven Podnos, MD, CFP, shares his insights into how and when to choose a simple IRA for your practice.
With Halloween right around the corner, be on the lookout for some of these lighthearted incidents that may require new ICD-10 codes.
From 'a waste of time and energy' to 'piece of cake,' physician experiences vary in our latest set of ICD-10 Diary project entries.
Publishing guidelines alone not enough to ensure implementation