Practice Management

A slideshow of top counties where population is projected to grow or shrink.

Physicians should explore CEO roles to merge clinical expertise with business acumen, aiming to enhance patient care and drive health care innovation.

Researchers examine trends for EDs, intensive care units over 10-year span.

Lawmakers, governor approve bill allowing more scrutiny of health care deals.

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement unveils a four-step framework to help hospitals and practices measure inequities the same way, turning goals into actionable metrics.

Software decisions can make or break your practice’s efficiency and financial health. These five questions help ensure your next investment supports — not complicates — your business.

Medical Economics wants to hear from doctors about what patients are asking about in the examination room.

Doctors combat medical misinformation by becoming trusted anchors for patients, fostering clarity and trust in turbulent health landscapes.

A new KFF survey finds that while 77% of Americans heard President Trump’s claim linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, most aren’t convinced.

A KFF survey shows 77% of U.S. adults heard President Trump’s claim linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism. Most don’t believe it.

Here’s how physicians can avoid some common mistakes when entering into restrictive covenants with employers.

Explore these essential financial indicators and strategies for successfully expanding your medical practice while avoiding common pitfalls.

A regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains oversight of a multi-billion-dollar trend in Medicare spending.

Deepika Srivastava of The Doctors Company explains how open communication and patient consent can reduce malpractice risk when using AI tools.

Inefficient scheduling drains revenue, increases stress and frustrates patients. Here’s how to fix it before it hurts your bottom line.

From ease of use to real-world support, here’s what physicians should consider before committing to a new electronic health record system — and how to see how the top options compare.

To actually reach HCPs, marketers require more than just impressions. They need intent, context and compliance, all on channels natively part of the health care environment.

At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025 in Orlando, Michael Blackman, M.D., MBA, chief medical officer of Greenway Health, sat down with Medical Economics to separate AI fact from fiction.

Michael Blackman, M.D., MBA, says AI tools like ambient documentation can actually strengthen patient connections.

Michael Blackman, M.D., MBA, warns that patients should think twice before sharing health data with consumer apps.

Michael Blackman, M.D., MBA, says transparency with patients is key when AI tools assist in care.

Empathy enhances human connections in medicine, driving better health outcomes and patient engagement while reducing anxiety and chronic disease risks.

Primary care physicians can enhance their ability to diagnose and manage GI conditions like SIBO, offering patients timely relief from uncomfortable symptoms.

More than 1 million legally authorized workers may lose their jobs, raising new staffing and compliance challenges for independent practices.

Telehealth is effective — and potentially confusing for physicians and patients. Here’s how practices can avoid leaving patients behind.