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You’re done with med school – finally! Now it’s time to start thinking about practice management perspectives.

Latest national figures show increases in total number of employment and national rate overall.

House Republicans rip spending plans’ effects on Medicare, drug innovation.

Survey examines patient preferences for online presence, communications, social media.

They add to recent primary care expansions by Amazon, Walmart.

Committee on Oversight and Accountability echoes Senate, FTC in examining prescription drug pricing companies.

Adult, youth criteria aim to support care for 150 million people across nation.

Retail giant expanding into two new states, with additional growth in Texas.

MGMA agrees accurate billing is essential, but more information is needed before changing the system next year.

Independents have more credibility with patients, but less reimbursement than hospitals, despite the same inflationary challenges.

Operating margins better than a year ago, but financial challenges remain and health care locations are shifting.

It’s crucial for patient health and it needs help across the nation.

Company announces acquisition of AI company, change to public benefit corporation.

Seeing a physician to be ‘easier, faster, more personal, and more convenient,’ CEO says.

KFF analysis examines funding, overall financial condition.

But costs outpace national averages in some states with fewer physicians.

Physicians out front as FTC contemplates national rule against noncompete agreements.

Change is coming – and physicians might find it more difficult to get paid.

National figures show food, gas, shelter all cost more than a year ago.

New regs could reduce administrative burdens physicians and delays in patient care.

Fill-in physicians can find flexibility and financial benefits while developing their careers.

Feds announce charges in Michigan-based ring involving doctors visiting patients at home.

Resources can help Black doctors negotiate contracts to close the salary gap.

Family physicians lead charge to get issue on federal agenda early in 2023.

Pair will ‘evaluate customer response’ and possibly expand to additional stores.

Leaders seek physician comments on rule proposals for electronic records, Medicare Advantage plans.

Federal officials tout benefits of Inflation Reduction Act in making insurance available.

Fourth quarter deals include four ‘mega mergers,’ according to analyst KaufmanHall.

President cites drug price changes in his remarks on economy at start of 2023.

Medical groups urge lawmakers to improve health care access by adjusting payments to doctors.