February 5th 2024
While I don’t believe that AI is ready to replace physicians when it comes to the practice of medicine (now or possibly ever), I have been shocked at how far it has progressed in acting as a medical scribe.
Physicians must harness their power to ensure independence
August 25th 2016Farzad Mostashari, MD, recently sat down with Medical Economics to weigh in on topics ranging from how his former employer can truly make value-based care attainable for solo and small practices as well as the true fate of private medicine.
Tips to ensure Medicare bond will be accepted under CMS's proposed rule change
August 24th 2016If you are a Medicare provider who’s had to post a Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies surety bond, you need to know about about the latest proposed rule change from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, because it may affect the legitimacy of the bond you are currently holding.
Why physicians may want to apply for the CPC+ program
August 15th 2016The unveiling of a new alternative primary care payment plan by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) comes with several considerations-financial and otherwise-for practices considering participation in the five-year program.
Obtaining an assault rifle should be as difficult as becoming a doctor
August 13th 2016Not everyone can treat patients legally, and not everyone can hold a person’s life and future in their hands. That’s why we have medical schools and licensure fees and exams and state medical boards-to keep quacks and charlatans from hanging out a shingle.
The wearable future comes to medical practices
August 10th 2016Smart glasses and other wearable technologies could become as ubiquitous in the exam room as a stethoscope or blood pressure cuff, giving doctors not only another tool to deliver quality care but helping to bolster their personal connections with patients.
JAMA study a slap in the face to physicians
August 10th 2016AMA recently published an article with findings from a study alleging an association between free meals for physicians and an increased rate of prescribing the branded drugs discussed during a lunch or dinner meeting. Of course, it wasn’t until you got to the very end of the piece that the authors came clean and admitted that there is no actual cause-and-effect relationship present.