Opinion

Many Americans do lack access to affordable coverage, but that's largely a function of government over-regulation.

Several trends have disrupted the traditional model of physician-owned practices

Can you relate to any of these situations?

Contrary to what some believe, leaders shouldn’t go at crisis management alone

Here’s the good news: this is one type of gender pay difference that is easy to fix

Challenges faced by ACOs during the pandemic have been especially acute

If certification process is reformed in response to physician concerns, I’ll be the first to get in line to recertify

Now, more than ever, health care organizations need to develop sustainable partnerships within their communities

Successful implementation and integration of these technologies will be critical for practices to realize their true benefit

Why won’t they make physicians’ jobs easier?

As the nation mourns the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, what will be her healthcare legacy?

An explainer on digital therapeutics and their relevance to ending the pandemic.

Will telemedicine upend the economics of health care?

The week is an opportunity for physicians to empower themselves to meet the challenges of treating obesity

While we take stock of successes and failures, we are once again reminded that the US healthcare system isn’t built for everyone.

We have seen enormous tension across the country when it comes to two important goals: protecting population health, and protecting economic health.

It’s likely that this baseball season will end up more off-course than Dr. Fauci’s Opening Day first pitch.

Will telehealth’s proven success through the pandemic be enough to engrain it into the system?

Patient demand will play a huge role in determining how common the technology becomes.

Continuity of health is a major benefit that helps maintain the doctor-patient relationship.

Kurt Stange, MD, says that establishing even brief relationships with patients has a “pay it forward” effect that will benefit patients, and health care generally, in the future.

Here are four critical communications strategies to help deal more effectively with the next crisis.

You're not the only one who's feeling a bit stressed.

Kurt Stange, MD, says patients changing health insurance when they change jobs, along with physician mobility and changes in technology have combined to make long-term relationships less frequent.

The coronavirus pandemic has also revealed valuable lessons to help us navigate these turbulent times.

Being adaptable to technology and planning is key.

The ultimate effects won’t be known for some time, but a team-based environment will help everyone in the end.

Why telemedicine will largely dictate the future of healthcare.

COVID-19 hit a healthcare system — and physicians — already in crisis

Misaligned incentives are leading to high costs and poor outcomes.