Practice Management

New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont lead the 2025 America’s Health Rankings, but even the highest-scoring states are juggling chronic disease, affordability and access gaps that show up in exam rooms.

The state makes history, partnering with the health-tech startup Doctronic to refill chronic medications under Utah’s AI sandbox .

New data show patients are using the chatbot to decode bills, compare insurance and fill access gaps, especially in hospital deserts and after clinic hours.

New Annenberg data show that many in the U.S. misunderstand CDC’s shared clinical decision-making guidance, leaving it up to physicians to explain the new federal vaccine policy.

The revision preserves insurance coverage for all vaccines but shifts several shots to high-risk or shared decision-making categories as HHS promises new clinical trials.

Most Americans remain cautious about AI diagnosing them on its own, but views improve when the tech assists clinicians.

Every doctor I know is sitting on an idea that could improve care. Imagine what could happen if everyone had the time, space and ecosystem that could help them bring it to life.

In November 2025, a panel of physicians, practice leaders and health care experts unpacked the challenges facing independent medical practice, and what the future may look like in 2026.

Our 96th annual Physician Report, released in August, features exclusive data on physician compensation, practice financial health and more.

Smart Meter is launching iDigiTemp, a thermometer that advances remote patient monitoring with real-time temperature readings transmitted over the cellular network, enhancing health care connectivity and reliability.

How the right financing partner can boost operational efficiency, strengthen resilience and improve the patient experience.

Accurate detection of LVEDP could improve early detection of heart failure in primary care settings

A hidden cost shift is creating a new affordability crisis for patients.

Customized training aims to improve workplace culture and patient experience, organizations said.

Here’s what primary care practices should focus on before committing to a system.

Patients are using digital tools to find care but prioritize human connection once they get there.

Interventions exist that could improve teamwork and on-the-job connections, researchers say.

Revenue loss in primary care is often driven by everyday coding and documentation habits. These seven common mistakes can reduce legitimate reimbursement without physicians realizing it.

Understanding documentation, accuracy and compliance

Laying the foundation for coding success for incident-to billing.

Navigate complex Medicare rules and payer requirements to protect your practice from audits and maximize reimbursement

A study published in JAMA Network Open examines what happens when doctors get built-in time for inbox work.

Key changes physicians need to know in the American Diabetes Association's 2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes.

American College of Physicians President Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACP, describes challenges and solutions.

Most older adults say they could travel longer to see their primary care physician, but survey results find lower limits among vulnerable patient groups.